Caitlyn Desmarais
Windsor
Summary
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Operator
The Bread Lady Windsor Essex
01.2023 - Current
- Launched sourdough-focused bakery business
- Supplied local businesses and operated out of Little Foot Foods
- Currently on hold during academic program
Dietary Aide / Cook
Berkshire Care Centre
04.2018 - Current
- Prepares specialized meals/snacks for residents with dietary needs
- Supports one-on-one care and is lift-trained
- Handles sanitation, prep, cooking, and direct service
Cook / Server
Black Magic Culinary Creations
01.2018 - Current
- Participates in event catering, in-home dinners, and pop-ups
- Manages event setup/teardown, front-of-house service, and plating
Dietary Aide / Relief Cook
The Villages at St. Clair
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Prepared and served meals in a long-term care setting
- Filled in for kitchen staff during absences
Sous Chef & Social Media Coordinator
The Springwell Pub
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Created recipes, specials, and managed kitchen operations
- Ran social media accounts and updated website
- Coordinated with entertainment bookings
Sous Chef
Spago Trattoria
01.2016
- Supervised prep, catering (up to 300 guests), and dinner service
- Wrote schedules and managed inventory/orders
- Ensured food safety and cleanliness compliance
Head Prep Cook / Line Cook
Thompson House
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led prep team and trained new staff
- Managed ordering and inventory
- Created menu items and supported line service
Cook
Manchester Pub
01.2014
- Managed prep, inventory, and ordering
- Executed nightly kitchen service
Carry-Out & Prep Assistant
TBQ (Tunnel Bar-B-Q)
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Coordinated takeout and delivery orders
- Answered phones and assisted with food/pastry prep
Lead Line Cook
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Worked all kitchen stations including grill, salad, and dish
- Assisted in front-of-house operations
- Participated in management training: inventory, scheduling, and health/safety compliance
- Temporarily assigned to Red Deer location to support kitchen operations
Line Cook
Red Lobster
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Prepared ingredients and maintained fryers
- Executed plating and food production
Customer Service & Kitchen Assistant
Playdium 5-Pin Bowling Alley
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Scheduled lane reservations and birthday parties
- Handled food preparation during league play
- Performed minor machine maintenance
Education
Culinary Management Program -
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON01.2026
High School Diploma -
Riverside Secondary School
Windsor, ON01.2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Menu planning
- Kitchen organization
- Mentoring and coaching
Certification
- WHMIS
- Safe Food Handling (Windsor-Essex County Health Unit)
- Smart Serve
- Robbery Prevention Training
Timeline
Owner / Operator
The Bread Lady Windsor Essex
01.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide / Cook
Berkshire Care Centre
04.2018 - Current
Cook / Server
Black Magic Culinary Creations
01.2018 - Current
Dietary Aide / Relief Cook
The Villages at St. Clair
09.2017 - 02.2018
Sous Chef & Social Media Coordinator
The Springwell Pub
01.2017 - 06.2017
Sous Chef
Spago Trattoria
01.2016
Head Prep Cook / Line Cook
Thompson House
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cook
Manchester Pub
01.2014
Carry-Out & Prep Assistant
TBQ (Tunnel Bar-B-Q)
01.2014 - 09.2014
Lead Line Cook
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2015
Line Cook
Red Lobster
01.2009 - 01.2010
Customer Service & Kitchen Assistant
Playdium 5-Pin Bowling Alley
01.2004 - 01.2008
Culinary Management Program -
St. Clair College
High School Diploma -
Riverside Secondary School
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