Sous chef, Line cook, Prep cook

Navneet Kaur

+1-604-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Willing to Relocate: Yes

Professional Summary

Organized, efficient, and hardworking professional with over 7 years of experience in kitchen management, food preparation, and customer service. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, maintain high food safety standards, and adapt to fast-paced environments. Passionate about continuous improvement and committed to delivering consistent culinary excellence.

Work Experience

Shift Supervisor / Second Cook

Gategroup – Richmond, BC January 2024 – Present

• Prepare meals according to recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.

• Ensure food quality and consistency while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures.

• Monitor kitchen inventory and communicate supply needs.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations.

• Conduct quality control checks and provide feedback to improve production efficiency.

• Support chefs and kitchen staff to meet tight deadlines and production goals. Prep Cook / Catering Cook

UpMeals – Vancouver, BC August 2023 – April 2025

• Set up and maintained a clean and organized workstation.

• Ensured timely preparation of ingredients and dishes for delivery services.

• Monitored inventory and reported low stock to supervisors.

• Assisted production team with various kitchen tasks as needed. Sous Chef

Cactus Club Cafe – Delta, BC September 2019 – December 2023

• Managed kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant.

• Supervised and trained kitchen staff to uphold food safety and recipe consistency.

• Conducted inventory checks and supported ordering processes.

• Played a key role in new menu rollouts and quality control.

• Maintained a positive and collaborative kitchen culture. Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe – Vancouver, BC January 2019 – September 2019

• Worked efficiently across all kitchen stations during high-traffic hours.

• Trained in both day and night shift operations.

• Assisted in kitchen setup, inventory, and opening procedures.

• Contributed to team training and maintaining a smooth workflow. Production Worker

Hardbite Chips – Surrey, BC June 2023 – July 2023

• Operated machines and fried chips according to production standards.

• Packaged products and used pallet trucks for transporting materials.

• Performed daily equipment checks for safety and performance. Sandwich Artist

Subway – Langley, BC January 2019 – June 2019

• Prepared custom sandwiches with attention to portioning and presentation.

• Maintained cleanliness and compliance with food safety protocols.

• Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting. Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts

Columbia College – Vancouver, BC January 2019 – December 2020 Certifications & Licenses

• Foodsafe Certification – Valid through October 2029

• Food Handlers Certification

• WHMIS Certification

• Electric Pallet Rider Certification – March 2023 to Present

• Truck Dispatching Certification – February 2022 to Present

• Training included documentation (BOL, POD, rate confirmations), load board usage, broker communication, and rate negotiation.

Skills

• Culinary & Kitchen: Cooking, Meal Preparation, Food Safety, Cleaning, Kitchen Management

• Logistics & Tools: SAP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain

• Technology: Microsoft Word, Excel, Data Entry, Computer Skills, GPS Navigation

• Soft Skills: Time Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Multitasking

• Languages: English (Advanced), Punjabi (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced) Additional Information

• Excellent ability to work under pressure and adapt to change

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Highly organized, independent, and team-oriented

• Customer-focused with strong service ethics

References available upon request

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