ALEXANDER CAMERON
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated cook with a passion for cooking and expanding taste and knowledge. Demonstrated four consecutive years in the food industry, consistently delivering exceptional experiences in fast-paced and high-stress environments. Excited to contribute reliability, responsibility, and a strong work ethic to your team. Possessing solid culinary skills and a commitment to learning and growing in a dynamic kitchen environment. Offers a strong foundation in food safety and preparation techniques, along with a quick ability to master new cooking methods. Ready to utilize and develop creativity and teamwork in the desired position. Developed strong culinary and leadership skills in a high-paced kitchen environment, emphasizing creativity and team collaboration. Successfully managed kitchen operations, ensuring quality control and timely service, while also mentoring junior staff. Seeking to transition into a new field, bringing a commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef/Chef de Partie
Morgans on the Danforth
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw food preparation and production
- Expanded restaurant menu and also created weekly specials
- Kept track of inventory par levels and created daily prep lists
- Communicated between BOH and FOH on specials, quantity of dishes and timing
- Maintained a clean kitchen and enforced food safety practices ensuring high quality food
Dishwasher/Line Cook
Bar Raval
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Restaurant was recognized as one of the best bars in Ontario, later in the same year the restaurant achieved a Bib Gourmand
- In charge of the cleanliness and sanitary standards of the Kitchen, keeping up with demands of a busy bar in a timely efficient manner;
- Supplying the bar with a steady stream of clean glasses, cutlery and dishware
- Garde Manger, responsible for assembling and plating cold food appetizers;
- Line cook, assembling hot dishes for customers
- Restaurant was recognized as one of the best bars in Ontario, later in the same year the restaurant achieved a Bib Gourmand
Chef de Partie
Chef Drop
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Perform routine kitchen tasks
- Follow the prep list created to plan duties
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep
- Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
- Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food
- Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash
- Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
Education
Graduated - Honor student
East York Collegiate Institute
01.2021
Skills
- Smart Serve certified
- Food Safety Certification
- Communicative
- Client-focused
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptable Learner
- Achievement-Driven
- Team player
- Dependable
- Trustworthy Commitment
Accomplishments
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Promoted to sous chef in only 9 months.
Certification
- CPR Certificate
- Smart Serve Certificate, 05/01/23
- Food Handlers Certificate, 05/01/23
Timeline
Sous Chef/Chef de Partie
Morgans on the Danforth
05.2023 - Current
Dishwasher/Line Cook
Bar Raval
02.2022 - 11.2022
Chef de Partie
Chef Drop
01.2021 - 02.2021
Graduated - Honor student
East York Collegiate Institute
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