From overseeing the fry station, to taking inventory, handling incoming deliveries and cleaning, Harman Singh Gill does it all at Surrey91裸聊视频檚 Bandra Caf茅, where he has been working since receiving his certificate from a food service program for people with diverse abilities.
The Food Service Assistant Certificate, offered each spring through UNITI 91裸聊视频� an umbrella of three organizations that serve people with different abilities in Surrey and White Rock 91裸聊视频� is earned over the span of 23 weeks. During that time, up to 15 individuals learn the theoretical and practical aspects of food service under the instruction of professionals in the industry, delivered with diversity in mind.
It is offered in partnership with Western Community College and Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS).
The culinary arts did not actually pique Gill91裸聊视频檚 interest, but after his parents encouraged him to give it a try, the 22-year-old not only realized he has a talent for it, but grew to enjoy it.
91裸聊视频淚 want to do more stuff, slowly. Work my way up here,91裸聊视频� Gill said of Bandra Caf茅, a restaurant that serves authentic Mumbai, India-style food and beverages.
Gill, who now has six months of work under his belt, started off doing a lot of cleaning, organizing and prep work. While he still completes those tasks, he also works under the chef at the restaurant, learning the culinary side of the business.
Hannah David, who graduated alongside Gill last August, also works at the restaurant where she takes on front-of-house duties 91裸聊视频� also covered in the program.
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91裸聊视频淗annah had her apprehensions initially because she91裸聊视频檚 kind of reserved and shy. Dealing with people, dealing with a menu that she91裸聊视频檚 not familiar with, a culture she91裸聊视频檚 not familiar with and now she91裸聊视频檚 a part of the family,91裸聊视频� senior program co-ordinator for the program Anirudh Rayas explained, with David away on vacation.
For Gill91裸聊视频檚 part, he said he91裸聊视频檚 learned 91裸聊视频渇ood safety, first aid, knife skills, hot and cold kitchen, watched videos, learned cutting techniques. I like setting (up) and organizing, the proper way.91裸聊视频�
He started out working just a few hours a week and has now worked up to being a near-full-time employee.
91裸聊视频淭he trust is built so much with Harman. When we went and saw him, we were up in the air91裸聊视频� but (they91裸聊视频檙e) very hard working, Hannah and Harman. They have a long way (to go) in this industry,91裸聊视频� said Raunaq Nathowalia, co-owner and head chef at Bandra Caf茅.
91裸聊视频淲hen I interviewed Harman and Hannah, it was amazing to see the spark they had 91裸聊视频� the zest which, nowadays, you can91裸聊视频檛 find. I told Anirudh that we want to hire more people from the program.91裸聊视频�
Lionel Crasto, Bandra Caf茅 co-owner, explained that any time he is looking for anything in the kitchen or the cooler, Gill is the go-to guy.
91裸聊视频淭aking care of deliveries is hard work, but he always does it,91裸聊视频� Crasto added.
The biggest goal for individuals who participate in the program is to build confidence in themselves to able to successfully work in their choice of role, Rayas said.
91裸聊视频淗arman was the shyest person I91裸聊视频檇 ever met. He wouldn91裸聊视频檛 make eye contact with you, he91裸聊视频檇 look down and barely speak. Now, you91裸聊视频檇 never guess that.91裸聊视频�
The next cohort will be starting the program on April 17. There is a wait-list for the session as program capacity is 15 people, but the demand for spots is higher.
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