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Alvin Cann

Truro ,NS

Summary

Adept at maximizing customer satisfaction through exceptional food preparation and presentation, I honed my skills at , The Inn On Prince and The Rustic Table demonstrating a keen attention to detail and robust time management. My collaborative spirit and professional attitude have consistently enhanced team efficiency and food safety standards, contributing to a significant increase in repeat business.

Work History

Line Cook

The Rustic Table
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

First Line Cook

Inn On Prince
  • Managed kitchen resources effectively to reduce costs while maintaining quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with head chef to develop innovative menu items, resulting in improved guest experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food preparation and presentation.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and reduced waste with effective inventory management.

Line Cook

Joeys Seafood
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Landscaping Crew Member

Homeworks
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.

Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.can also lay sod etc

Delivery Driver

Loceys
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Warehouse Worker

Canlyte
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Education

Hospitality Food And Beverage - Hospitality

NSCC
Sydney, NS
06.1992

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Professional attitude
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Active listener
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team coordination
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Kitchen sanitation

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Line Cook

The Rustic Table

First Line Cook

Inn On Prince

Line Cook

Joeys Seafood

Landscaping Crew Member

Homeworks

Delivery Driver

Loceys

Warehouse Worker

Canlyte

Hospitality Food And Beverage - Hospitality

NSCC
Alvin Cann