Pragna Solanki
Perivale,Middlesex
Summary
Reliable professional with experience in food production and focus on quality control and safety standards. Contribute to efficient production processes by applying expertise in machinery operation and adherence to health regulations. Enhance productivity through teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Food production worker
Bakkavor meals
Park Royal, Brent
06.2024 - Current
- Collected samples for quality analysis.
- Observed company safety procedures and standards when operating machinery, using sharp tools and handling chemicals.
- Moved completed products to temperature-controlled storage areas to protect from spoilage.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained safe processing areas, adhering to OSHA and health and safety policies across all tasks.
- retain food recipe through production manger and operate production line.
Chef assistant
Shayona Restaurant- Neasden
Middlesex, City of London
01.2014 - 05.2024
- Carried out daily food prep, reduced waste and cost.
- Ensured food safety standards by proper storage techniques.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensured consistency of dishes.
- Facilitated smooth running of the kitchen by assisting with all areas of food production.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
Education
GCSEs - maths&English
Alperton Community school
Alperton, Brent 03.2006 - 07.2013
Skills
- Efficient communication
- Vegetable carving
- Stock making
- Recipe scaling and conversion
- Food service
- French cooking methods
- Food storage procedures
- Pastry making
- Baking and pastry
- Allergen awareness
- Accurate stock counts
Interests
Loves cooking and spending time with family and I love shopping too.
Affiliations
- cooking,Reading,watching cooking video
References
12 Pramukh Swami Rd, Neasden, London NW10 8HW.
020 8965 3365
Heathrow fabric engineers
07533080780
Timeline
Food production worker
Bakkavor meals
06.2024 - Current
Chef assistant
Shayona Restaurant- Neasden
01.2014 - 05.2024
GCSEs - maths&English
Alperton Community school
03.2006 - 07.2013