Brian Meagher
Stratford,ON
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard, and expanding my culinary knowledge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Cook
The Bruce
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries for a high-end bakery.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
Sauce Cook
The Bruce Hotel
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
- Notified kitchen manager of shortages to maintain inventory.
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
Catering Cook
Gourmet Chef At Your Table Inc.
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Montanas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Diploma of Cook Apprenticeship -
Stratford Chefs School
Stratford03.2024
Advanced Diploma - Architectural And Engineering Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON2013
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, ONSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Food preparation and safety
- Excellent knife skills
- Food and kitchen knowledge
- Team mentoring and leadership skills
- Computer literate in many applications
- Organized, meticulous, and punctual
Certification
- Smart Serve
- ADVANCED.fst 3rd. Ed. Management Level Certificate in Food Safety Training
Timeline
Pastry Cook
The Bruce
03.2024 - Current
Catering Cook
Gourmet Chef At Your Table Inc.
08.2023 - 10.2023
Sauce Cook
The Bruce Hotel
03.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
Montanas
05.2022 - 08.2022
Diploma of Cook Apprenticeship -
Stratford Chefs School
Advanced Diploma - Architectural And Engineering Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
- Smart Serve
- ADVANCED.fst 3rd. Ed. Management Level Certificate in Food Safety Training
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