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KARAN KAILASH JAGZAP

Commis I Chef – Continental & Mexican Cuisine
Navi Mumbai
KARAN KAILASH JAGZAP

Summary

Cooking has always been more than just a profession for me, it is a way to connect, inspire, and create new experiences for others. I got to know that food is a universal language, which tells lot of stories, evoking emotions, and brings people together. I’m eager to take on new challenges, collaborate with individuals, and grow both personally and professionally as I continue to refine my skills.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
2021
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Escondido Golf & Lake Club

Line Cook (J1 Trainee)
11.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Station setup & stocking: Organize and equip line with fresh ingredients, tools, utensils, and cooking equipment.
  • Ingredient prep: Chop vegetables, butcher proteins, and prepare sauces to spec for seamless service.
  • Collaborative cooking: Operate grills, ovens, fryers, and sauté stations in concert with kitchen staff.
  • Quality monitoring: Stir, turn, and time foods to ensure perfect doneness and simultaneous plating.
  • Plating & presentation: Dress and garnish dishes for a polished, high‑quality member experience.
  • Sanitation & inventory control: Maintain a spotless, FIFO‑compliant kitchen; report shortages and store perishables safely.
  • Team support & compliance: Follow executive/sous‑chef directives, assist with prep, stewarding, and banquet duties, and uphold all safety and sanitation standards.
  • Special event execution: Independently designed and led a Farm & Wine Fusion Dinner, pairing European wines with Indian cuisine for club members.

Tim Hortons

Commi 2
04.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Crafted Tim Hortons favorites—from breakfast sandwiches and wraps to baked goods and signature sauces—strictly following recipes to deliver consistent quality and presentation.
  • Managed FOH sales data, reconciling POS transactions, generating daily sales reports, and uploading them into the company server for seamless financial tracking.
  • Led daily prep and inventory, washing, chopping, portioning ingredients, enforcing FIFO rotation, and restocking stations to keep the kitchen flowing.
  • Assist during peak service: Provide back‑of‑house support with rapid plating and order assembly, and step into front‑of‑house as needed to greet guests, clear tables or expedite orders.

Taco Bell (Burman Hospitality)

Team Member
04.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered exceptional FOH service: Greeted and served 300+ guests per shift, processed orders via POS, and cleared/sanitized tables to ensure seamless guest experiences.
  • Managed BOH operations & night‑shift support: Prepared 100+ dishes per shift to SOP standards, assisted team during peak hours, and partnered with managers on nightly deep‑clean and closing duties.
  • Achieved record sales & product‑launch success: Generated ₹200,000 in a 12‑hour shift and led all Mumbai outlets by selling 348 units of a new product in one month.
  • Maintained inventory control: Handled daily stock receipts, enforced FIFO rotation, and kept daily, weekly, and monthly inventory to minimize waste and optimize costs.
  • Increased sales through effective product placements and persuasive communication skills.

Saucier Restaurant

Commi 3
06.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Prepare Continental & pizza sauces and dough: Craft a variety of sauces and proof pizza dough daily to exact recipe standards.
  • Daily mise en place & FIFO control: Wash, peel, chop, marinate and portion all ingredients each shift, rotating stock per FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
  • Peak‑service support: Assist senior chefs by restocking stations, replenishing garnishes and coordinating kitchen flow during busy periods.
  • Weekly equipment maintenance: Clean, sanitize and care on ovens, mixers, refrigeration units and all kitchen tools in line.

Club Mahindra Udaipur

Intern
12.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

Rotated across key hotel departments, gaining hands-on experience in:

Front Office: Assisted with guest check-ins/check-outs, reservations, and Managed approximately 50 calls for guest inquiries.

Housekeeping: Ensured high cleanliness standards in guest rooms, public areas, pool, and back-of-house for a consistently hygienic and presentable hotel environment.

Food & Beverage Service: Provided exceptional dining service and upheld brand service standards.

Food Production: Assisted in basic kitchen operations and food preparation.

Education

DY Patil University - School of Hospitality And Tourism Studies
Nerul, India

Bachelor of Science from Hospitality And Tourism Studies
04.2018 - 01.2021

University Overview

GPA: 66.25%

Shree Ram Vidyalaya & Jr. College
Airoli , India

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC - 12th Grade) from Science
01.2016 - 01.2018

University Overview

GPA: 52%

New Horizon Public School
Airoli, India

Secondary School Certificate (CBSE - 10th Grade)

University Overview

GPA: 68.8%

Skills

Kitchen & Hotel Operations Management

Certification

Catering Level 2 - Food Safety Supervisor (HRAWI)

Timeline

Line Cook (J1 Trainee)

Escondido Golf & Lake Club
11.2023 - 11.2024

Commi 2

Tim Hortons
04.2023 - 10.2023

Team Member

Taco Bell (Burman Hospitality)
04.2022 - 04.2023

Commi 3

Saucier Restaurant
06.2021 - 03.2022

Intern

Club Mahindra Udaipur
12.2020 - 04.2021

DY Patil University - School of Hospitality And Tourism Studies

Bachelor of Science from Hospitality And Tourism Studies
04.2018 - 01.2021

Shree Ram Vidyalaya & Jr. College

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC - 12th Grade) from Science
01.2016 - 01.2018

New Horizon Public School

Secondary School Certificate (CBSE - 10th Grade)
01.2016
KARAN KAILASH JAGZAPCommis I Chef – Continental & Mexican Cuisine