Shivam Trivedi
Voorhees Township,NJ
Summary
Proven leader in high-pressure culinary environments, adept at kitchen management and meal preparation, with a track record of enhancing team productivity at Panda Express. Skilled in staff training and problem-solving, consistently delivering quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards. Excelled in cost control, reducing waste significantly, and fostering teamwork and collaboration. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with chinese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. .
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Utilized expert knowledge of various cooking techniques to prepare diverse dishes that met or exceeded guest expectations.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to ensure timely repairs, preventing downtime and loss of productivity.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
Voorhees Township, NJ06.2024
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
03.2024 - Current
Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
04.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
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