Sunjiv Ramdhonya
Beau Bassin
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with more than years Experience cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational bilingual skills. Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Mauritius
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Catering Chef
Mazza Food
Mauritius
10.2011 - 01.2021
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Addressed customer complaints with openness and proactivity, attending to concerns personally and offering creative solutions to uncharted problems with food availability, temperature, and quantity.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
Cook Manager
Southern Cross Fairfield Manor Uk (CareHome)
Fairfield Road, Broadstairs, Kent UK
04.2005 - 02.2010
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Education
FOOD PRODUCTION NC LEVEL 4
The Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval
Mauritius06.2009
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production And Cooking
City & Guilds HQ
5-6 Giltspur Street, London, UK, EC1A 9DE01.2008
Skills
- Academic research
- Academic Intervention
- Program development participation
- Academic monitoring
- Team leadership and training
- Food safety and sanitation
- Inventory management
- Time management and multitasking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Quality Through Safety-The Institute of occupational health & Safety.
- Food Hygiene Elementary Training certificate UK
- Fire Safety Training certification UK
gardening
Attentive and dedicated gardener with a genuine love for plants and working outside. Possess broad horticultural knowledge as well as ample practical experience caring for plants and maintaining grounds.
Languages
French, Hindi, Creole
Native language
English
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
04.2021 - Current
Catering Chef
Mazza Food
10.2011 - 01.2021
Cook Manager
Southern Cross Fairfield Manor Uk (CareHome)
04.2005 - 02.2010
FOOD PRODUCTION NC LEVEL 4
The Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production And Cooking
City & Guilds HQ