Allen Egenias
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
-Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Joey Restaurants, excelling in food safety and quality control. Expert in recipe preparation and ingredient inspection, consistently delivering high customer satisfaction during peak hours. Recognized for attention to detail and effective team coordination, ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
-Dependable Cook with expertise 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
02.2018 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Line Cook
The Parlour Restaurants
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Food Prepper
Nat Bailey Stadium
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
- Set up [Number] line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Vancouver Community College
250 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S912-2016
High School Diploma -
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School
419 E 24th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5V 2A106-2012
Skills
- Prep work
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Team coordination
- Quality control
- Foodservice sanitation
- Time management
- Line management
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife skills
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
02.2018 - Current
Line Cook
The Parlour Restaurants
08.2013 - 12.2017
Food Prepper
Nat Bailey Stadium
04.2011 - 09.2012
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Vancouver Community College
High School Diploma -
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School
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