Brendon Allen
Sointula,BC
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
Primco Dene
09.2020 - Current
- Improved overall kitchen efficiency by streamlining workflow and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Maintained an impeccably clean workstation at all times, adhering strictly to sanitation guidelines set forth by state regulations and restaurant policies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by effectively delegating tasks to maintain a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed food orders efficiently, maintaining an organized system for tracking inventory levels and identifying potential shortages before they became critical issues.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, successfully passing health inspections at all times.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
First Cook/Second Cook/Breakfast Cook
Red Rock Camps
01.2014 - 2016
- My Duties are to do all prep work and prepare and cook all dishes and clean up as required.
- Ensured adherence to health codes through regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
- Maintained high-quality standards by consistently preparing dishes according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Edmonton Office
- (403)264-7610
Line Cook
Tia’s Café
10.2012 - 01.2014
- My duties are to do all prep work and prepare and cook all dishes and clean up as required.
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- 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.
- Macrina Richards
- (250) 956-2739
Bakery Clerk
Upper Crust Bakery
01.2011 - 10.2012
- My duties are working with cashier and food prep working with customers.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Joy Davidson
- 250-973-6333
Deli Clerk
Shop-Rite Deli
01.2010 - 2011
- My duties were to work as a cashier and food prep for the customers.
- Kim Mercer
- 250-974-2777
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Evening line cook
Pass N Thyme Restaurant
01.2010
- My duties were to cook all evening dishes and to prepare certain dishes for the customer and do the evening clean up as require.
- Wendy Voeller
- 250-974-2670
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Pass N Thyme Bed and Breakfast
01.2009
- Owner: Wendy Voeller
- Contact:250-974-2706
Prep and Line cook
Duke of Dublin
01.2009
- My duties were to do everything that the kitchen manager wants me to do in a day’s work; I learned to work at a number of different stations like salads, apps, sauté, and broiler grill. I also had to do the portioning on specific days.
- Kitchen Manager: Eric Ziegler
- Abbotsford B.C. Contact 604-746-2000
Bridge Builder
Sting Welding
01.2006
- I had to build small company bush bridges for a contractor using air tools, rotor drills etc.
- Jason Taylor
Youth Representative
Future Cents
01.1999 - 01.2001
- I was a Youth Representative for a non-profitable organization and I was Also the Recreation Coordinator for the youth of Prince George the facility was named YAP
- Franca Letendre 250-565-6298
Helper
Tesla Seismic Worker
- Based in the BC regions
- Company based in Calgary Alberta
- My duties was to take the ground meters and spread on the ground for someone else to put them in to the ground
Education
Grade 10 -
A.S.P ALTERNATE ED
Prince George, BCSkills
- Basic computer skills, excellent people relations, honest, hard working, on time and reliable
- Punctual and reliable
- Adaptability and dependability
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety procedures
- Knife skills
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen management
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead First Cook
Primco Dene
09.2020 - Current
First Cook/Second Cook/Breakfast Cook
Red Rock Camps
01.2014 - 2016
Line Cook
Tia’s Café
10.2012 - 01.2014
Bakery Clerk
Upper Crust Bakery
01.2011 - 10.2012
Deli Clerk
Shop-Rite Deli
01.2010 - 2011
Evening line cook
Pass N Thyme Restaurant
01.2010
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Pass N Thyme Bed and Breakfast
01.2009
Prep and Line cook
Duke of Dublin
01.2009
Bridge Builder
Sting Welding
01.2006
Youth Representative
Future Cents
01.1999 - 01.2001
Helper
Tesla Seismic Worker
Grade 10 -
A.S.P ALTERNATE ED
Certificates
- FOODSAFE LVL1, C.P.R Level 1 Training
- WHIMIS, H2S, TDG Dangerous Goods & Handling, Bear Awareness
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