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Karan Veer Khanna

Toronto

Summary

Adept at food presentation and maintaining high standards of ingredient inspection, I honed my skills across prestigious kitchens including Ki Modern Japanese & Bar. My ability to lead and train teams, coupled with a knack for efficient prep work and food rotation, consistently enhances dining experiences and operational productivity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Ki Modern Japanese & Bar
Toronto
09.2024 - Current
  • Tempura Station Expertise: Specialize in the preparation and presentation of tempura dishes, maintaining precision and high quality.
  • High-End Kitchen Efficiency: Consistently uphold high standards of food quality and consistency in a fast-paced, high-end Japanese kitchen environment.
  • Team Collaboration & Food Safety: Collaborate with the team to execute the menu and ensure customer satisfaction while strictly adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

Line Cook

Paradise Entertainment Corp.
Toronto
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • High-Volume Order Management: Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with precision and consistency, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.
  • Operational Excellence: Set up and maintained workstations, monitored food temperatures for safety, and adhered to operation guidelines to prevent accidents and equipment malfunctions.
  • Inventory & Kitchen Oversight: Followed stock management schedules to ensure product freshness, oversaw inventory, and managed supply orders to maintain a fully stocked and efficient kitchen.

Lead Grill Cook

The Shore Club
Toronto
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Multi-Station Expertise: Covered all four stations—Garde Manger, Vegetable Accompaniment, Grill, and Pivot—while preparing regular menu items and seasonal offerings per corporate standards.
  • Team Leadership & Training: Trained and delegated duties to new staff members on various stations and safety protocols, fostering a productive and efficient kitchen environment.
  • Operational Efficiency: Restocked and rotated food items to minimize waste, completed daily food preparation, and expedited service during high-demand business hours and events.

Line Cook

Local Pub Eatery
Toronto
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Efficient Order Management: Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.
  • Station Setup & Productivity: Set up and maintained well-stocked workstations, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing kitchen productivity during opening and closing shifts.
  • Training & Quality Control: Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, equipment usage, sanitation, and cooking techniques while plating dishes to meet restaurant presentation standards.

Cook’s Assistant

The Centurion Restaurant
Lucknow
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • High-Volume Production & Customer Handling: Gained experience managing operations in fast-paced environments while ensuring smooth workflows and excellent customer service.
  • Inventory Management & Organization: Oversaw food and beverage storage inventory and prepared work checklists to maintain organization and streamline processes.
  • Quality Assurance: Upheld high food quality standards by thoroughly inspecting deliveries to verify product quality and quantity.

Renaissance Hotel
Lucknow
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Kitchen Resource Management: Oversaw purchasing, storage, and usage of kitchen supplies, ensuring efficient resource management and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Pastry Preparation & Quality Control: Prepared pastry items with a focus on quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation, consistently producing high-quality baked goods through precise techniques.
  • Cross-Department Experience: Gained valuable experience across Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Front Office departments, enhancing understanding of overall hotel operations.

Homeys Café
Lucknow
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Menu Development & Kitchen Operations: Assisted in preparing the menu, establishing hygiene standards, and managing kitchen inventory for smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Signature Dish Preparation: Took charge of crafting signature sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, earning positive customer feedback and enhancing the restaurant's reputation.
  • Customer Engagement & Recognition: Received a glowing Zomato review highlighting exceptional interpersonal skills and the quality of a personally prepared burger.

Education

Ontario level diploma - Culinary Management (Integrated Learning)

George Brown College
Toronto
08.2022

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
07.2021

BSc. - Hospitality, Catering and Applied Nutrition

IHM
Mumbai
05.2019

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Portioning
  • Recipe preparation
  • Prep work
  • Food rotation

Additional Information

Led food production and team coordination at a college food and trade fair.

Research Project: Co-authored a term-end project on the "Global Fusion of Kashmiri Cuisine" with a team of four students.

Learning French

Personal Blog: https://khannaveerkaran779.wixsite.com/website

Timeline

Line Cook

Ki Modern Japanese & Bar
09.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Paradise Entertainment Corp.
10.2023 - 04.2024

Lead Grill Cook

The Shore Club
04.2022 - 09.2023

Line Cook

Local Pub Eatery
09.2021 - 04.2022

Cook’s Assistant

The Centurion Restaurant
08.2019 - 12.2019

Renaissance Hotel
07.2017 - 10.2017

Homeys Café
12.2015 - 06.2016

Ontario level diploma - Culinary Management (Integrated Learning)

George Brown College

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide

BSc. - Hospitality, Catering and Applied Nutrition

IHM

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