Abell Candia
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Dependable cook with expertise in preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Currently pursuing culinary management at St. Lawrence. Passionate about cooking and working in the kitchen. Hardworking, cooperative, and self-motivated, consistently demonstrating a courteous and punctual attitude in the workplace. Actively seeking employment as a kitchen staff member.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Grizzly Grill
01.2024 - Current
- Worked in a fast paced environment with a team
- Cooking and coordinating with the kitchen team and front of house for timely service
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Cook / Kitchen Staff
Manchu Wok
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared Chinese style cuisine in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Responsible for prep work, cooking and coordinating with the kitchen team and front of house for timely service
- Instrumental in elevating standards of cleanliness and organization
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintenance Worker
Tunnel Mountain Resort
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked closely with a team to manage a range of maintenance issues in a busy resort
- Dealt with issues arising in rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and electronics
Kitchen Staff / Prep Cook
Boston Pizza, Banff
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with wait staff to prepare a range of dishes in a timely and ordered fashion at a highly trafficked restaurant
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients and fruit crisps.
Housekeeper / Houseman
Banff Lodging Co
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Position in hospitality where I began with cleaning rooms and kitchens to a high-quality standard
- Later promoted to houseman, where I was independently responsible for managing the well-being of guests by responding to their requests and resolving issues as they presented themselves
Crew
McDonalds
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Work closely with a team to prepare food and drinks in a standard manner and unload and arrange new stocks in the freezer
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Education
Culinary Management -
St. Lawrence
Kingston, ON04-2025
Skills
- Stock Rotation Practices
- Prep work
- Ingredient inspection
- Line station oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Team coordination
- Recipe execution
- Culinary Preparation
Certification
- WHMIS CERTIFIED
- FOOD AND SAFETY CERTIFICATE
- FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Line Cook
Grizzly Grill
01.2024 - Current
Cook / Kitchen Staff
Manchu Wok
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Tunnel Mountain Resort
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Staff / Prep Cook
Boston Pizza, Banff
01.2021 - 01.2022
Housekeeper / Houseman
Banff Lodging Co
01.2019 - 01.2021
Crew
McDonalds
01.2018 - 01.2019
Culinary Management -
St. Lawrence
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