Motivated Cook with 16+ years of demonstrated success in fast-paced food service environments. Facilitates smooth and professional operations through exceptional customer service, team coordination, and communication ability. Detail-oriented and reliable, with proficient serving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Aide
Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre
05.2013 - Current
Assisted in ingredient and meal preparation according to recipe specifications, individual dietary restrictions, and culinary best practices.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, adhering closely to health regulations and organizational standards.
Distributed meals to facility residents and collected trays and utensils after meals, circulating dining areas to anticipate and meet residents' food service needs.
Committed specified dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies to memory and verified that meals conformed to requirements prior to delivery.
Assessed plated food for presentation and verified correct serving temperature and serving size.
Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Lead Cook
Aramark
06.2018 - 08.2023
Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Delegated jobs within the kitchen and employee skills.
Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Took over line positions in the event of an emergency.
Monitored cooks and dishwashers performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 200 residents per day
Lead Cook - Ethnicity Catering Program
Newcomers
07.2006 - 12.2017
Prepared menu and food items
Sanitized kitchen equipment and tools
Packaged food items and delivered to customers
Ensured safety in kitchen area
Provide good customer service.
Received order for quantity of products
Washing, peeling and cutting vegetables
Maintaining standards of portion control, food safety and sanitation by following department policies and instructions from the department managers
Follow cleaning policies and procedures to ensure all service ware is cleaned and meets kitchen requirements and standards
Performs routine duties such as preparation, assembly, delivery, distribution, disassembly, cleaning, stocking and customer service