Arnold Pacheco
Calgary
Summary
Diligent cook with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments with over a decade of progressive experience in the culinary sector.
Skilled in enhancing kitchen operations, event coordination, and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in preparing and maintaining high food safety standards and reducing waste, ensuring efficient kitchen performance. Committed to mentoring junior staff and refining menu offerings to elevate dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Part time Cook
Calgary Petroleum Club
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with production to get ahead of all upcoming events
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Grill Cook
The Guild - Oliver & Bonacini
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Ensured optimal par levels of production items, improving kitchen efficiency and reducing waste
- Collaborated with sous-chefs and head chefs in organizing private events, using BEOs as a guide
- Partnered with the culinary team to refine menu offerings, boosting kitchen performance
- Maintained high standards in food safety, surpassing regular health inspections
- Mentored over 10 junior chefs, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment
Line Cook, Garde-Manger
Lena – Oliver & Bonacini
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Contributed to the high-quality dining experience by ensuring prompt and accurate dish preparation
- Implemented innovative storage solutions, improving ingredient accessibility
- Played a key role in reducing food waste through effective mise-en-place management
- Supported team dynamics by facilitating a collaborative cooking environment
- Maintained stringent quality control to ensure top-tier dish presentation
- Trained new staff, enhancing team performance and service quality
Education
Post-Graduation - Event Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON01.2017
Post-Graduation - Hotel Restaurant and Resort Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
ITM-Institute of Hotel Management
Mumbai, Maharashtra01.2015
Diploma - Catering and Hotel Management
Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management
Ooty, Tamil Nadu01.2013
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Grilling expertise
- Line station oversight
- Highly motivated
- Leadership qualities
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Part time Cook
Calgary Petroleum Club
10.2023 - Current
Grill Cook
The Guild - Oliver & Bonacini
11.2021 - 10.2024
Line Cook, Garde-Manger
Lena – Oliver & Bonacini
08.2018 - 04.2020
Post-Graduation - Hotel Restaurant and Resort Management
Centennial College
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
ITM-Institute of Hotel Management
Diploma - Catering and Hotel Management
Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management
Post-Graduation - Event Management
Centennial College
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