Ashley Watt
East York,Canada
Summary
Seasoned chef with a passion for the culinary arts. Hardworking and enthusiastic nutrition manager trained in all aspects of successful work. Excels at staying on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle any needs that arise. Thrives on industry challenges and dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
The Broadview Hotel
East York, Canada
09.2018 - Current
- Lead Line Cook for lunch services and occasionally brunch and events services
- Production preparation for line services; butchering skills, sauce productions, In-House gnocchi, beef stock, wine jus and more
- Aiding in events service: preparation, plating and serving
- Maintained an efficient kitchen amidst menu and management transitions
- Training new employees on the Line
- Basic experience and understanding of ordering ingredients for the kitchen
- Inventory Skills: keeping track of ingredients, produce for Lunch services
- Baking and Pastry
- 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.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Line Cook & Production
Tzatziki
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Kitchen preparation such as seafood, cooking, and plating meals
- Helping in Front of House and customer service
- Training fresh staff
- Perfected a hygienic working environment
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Barton and Snack’s
Toronto, ON
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Dishwasher & Line Cook
Fazio's
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Dishwasher, 1 year experience
- Promoted to be a Line Cook
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Trained, and started in the appetizers line: preparing salads, veggie carpaccio and plating desserts.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Management- Nutrition
George Brown College
Toronto, None04-2026
Highschool Degree - Hospitality and Tourism: Culinary arts and management
Oshawa Central CI
Oshawa, ON06.2016
Skills
- Knowledge of Nutrition and special diets
- train and supervise work staff
- proven leadership
- Multitasking
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Menu Creation
- Mentorship
- Hygienic work environment
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Team leader
- Menu development
Certification
- Food and Handling Certificate
- Smart serve
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook
The Broadview Hotel
09.2018 - Current
Line Cook & Production
Tzatziki
01.2016 - 01.2017
Line Cook
Barton and Snack’s
01.2012 - 01.2014
Dishwasher & Line Cook
Fazio's
01.2008 - 01.2011
Highschool Degree - Hospitality and Tourism: Culinary arts and management
Oshawa Central CI
Diploma - Culinary Management- Nutrition
George Brown College