Agharese Peter
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Head Cook and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Ethnic Foods cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets, and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- 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.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Line Cook Supervisor
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Cook
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Certificate - Professional Cook Training
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Abuja, Nigeria06.2023
Certificate - First Aid And CPR Plus AED Training
HSE Training Institute
Lagos,Nigeria04.2023
Certificate - Professional Cook
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Abuja, Nigeria10.2021
Certificate - Food Safety And Quality Assurance
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Abuja, Nigeria04.2020
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Abuja,Nigeria12.2019
Skills
- Culinary Techniques
- Dietary Restrictions
- Order Delivery Practices
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Staff Management
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Proper Food Storage
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Cook
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
11.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook Supervisor
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
02.2020 - 10.2022
Cook
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
12.2015 - 06.2016
Certificate - Professional Cook Training
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Certificate - First Aid And CPR Plus AED Training
HSE Training Institute
Certificate - Professional Cook
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Certificate - Food Safety And Quality Assurance
Topkraft Culinary Academy
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Topkraft Culinary Academy
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