Aiden Howson
Ottawa,ON
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead • Line Cook • Pass Coordinator
El Camino
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Ran the pass during dinner rushes — ensured flow, plating quality, and communication across BOH and FOH
- Prepped and executed dishes across the raw station, including tuna tartare, papaya salad, and lamb birria
- Took ownership of plating aesthetics and timing during peak hours
- Trained new hires on standards, flow, and rhythm of the kitchen
- Trusted with the kitchen’s most timing-sensitive and visible station
Overnight Server & Bartender
Zaks Diner
Ottawa
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Served full sections and bar guests during high-traffic overnight shifts in a busy downtown diner
- Handled late-night crowd dynamics with patience, consistency, and a sense of humor
- Balanced dine-in, bar, and takeout while maintaining pace and accuracy with minimal staffing
- Built strong regulars and held down the overnight shift reliably for over a year and a half
Produce & Prep Department Supervisor
Farm Boy
Kingston, Ontario
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Held a hybrid role across the Produce and Production departments, balancing FOH service with high-volume prep work
- Supervised day-to-day counter service during peak hours; led customer interactions, POS operations, and food handoff with speed and professionalism
- Prepped meals and produce for the hot foods counter and ready-to-go sections, ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation standards
- Trained and guided new staff across both departments to maintain pace, cleanliness, and product rotation
- Managed inventory checks, organized stock, and helped coordinate cross-department workflow to keep service smooth and shelves full
Age Compliance & Retail Auditor
Intouch Insight
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Posed as a regular customer to test staff at LCBO, Beer Store, and national chains on real-world ID checks and service habits
- Evaluated how employees handled high-pressure, split-second decisions involving legal sales
- Audited floor cleanliness, customer engagement, and policy execution without being noticed
- Reported findings that directly influenced training, operations, and licensing compliance
Skills
- Quick, intuitive table management
- Smooth under pressure, even when it’s slammed
- Confident handling of POS and payments
- Experience with solo shifts and closing duties
Certification
- SmartServe
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Overnight Server & Bartender
Zaks Diner
07.2023 - 01.2025
Kitchen Lead • Line Cook • Pass Coordinator
El Camino
05.2023 - Current
Produce & Prep Department Supervisor
Farm Boy
02.2021 - 05.2023
Age Compliance & Retail Auditor
Intouch Insight
09.2019 - 03.2023
Similar Profiles
Christy Tassio PoulosChristy Tassio Poulos
Server at El CaminoServer at El Camino
MARCELIS THOMASMARCELIS THOMAS
Line Cook at EL CaminoLine Cook at EL Camino
Kamryn LeighKamryn Leigh
Server at El CaminoServer at El Camino
Celia AbejaCelia Abeja
Server at El CaminoServer at El Camino
PATRICIA CHAMBERLAINPATRICIA CHAMBERLAIN
Turkey Guide at Irish creek outfittersTurkey Guide at Irish creek outfitters