Chris Riche
Portugal Cove,Canada
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accommodations Coordinator
East Coast Catering
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Campboss/Night Cook-Baker
Noble Regina Allen
08.2020 - 01.2020
- While doing a 4week hitch, first 2 weeks was spent leading catering crew in shutdown/deep cleaning operations as rig prepared for departure to Trinidad
- Rest of hitch was spent as Night Cook/Baker where I prepared and cooked midnight and breakfast meal as well as prepared all baked goods for display.
Night Cook
07.2020
- Responsible for preparation and execution of midnight and breakfast meal
- Position was only temporary fill-in for a week.
Campboss
East Coast Catering
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for the day to day management of the catering crew on board including payroll, inventory control and ordering.
Accommodation Coordinator
Galley Steward
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Filled in temporarily as Accommodation Coordinator, overseeing all catering operations including working on menu planning and execution with Chef Coordinator
- Worked most of the 2 hitches on Hibernia as a Prep Cook
- Assisting the Chef with the preparation of lunch and dinner meals including serving the line to the crew on board.
Night Cook, Stena Icemax
03.2020
- Responsible for the preparation on execution of midnight and breakfast meals.
Accommodations Coordinator
Terra Nova FPSO
02.2020
- Conducted helicopter admin operations for daily flights including checking in passengers and producing manifests
- Responsible for day to day management of catering crew
Camp Manager
Voisey’s Bay South Camp
12.2019 - 01.2020
- For the Voisey’s Bay Mine Extension project
- Responsible for booking/rebooking travel for all Catering staff
- Managing a staff of approximately 50 staff in 600-man camp
Campboss
Henry Goodrich
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Tasked with managing of all aspects of catering department
- Filing and reporting of all paperwork including weekly menus, HACCP reports and hygiene inspections.
Cook
Henry Goodrich
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for the preparation and execution of day-day galley operations.
Voisey’s Bay
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Worked as a casual call-in covering day and night shifts as salad prep, sandwich maker, breakfast cook and baker.
Baker/Breakfast Cook
Labroador Catering
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked 2 turnarounds as a night baker/, in the Labrador Iron Mines.
Hunt River
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked 7 consecutive weeks cooking fine dining style meals for guests at an upscale salmon fishing lodge.
Sous Chef
One11 Chophouse
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for ordering and menu planning
- Experience with dry-aging primal cuts, curing and hanging various cuts of meat
- Team Leader, responsible for day-day operation of kitchen when Chef is not present.
Executive Chef
Oliver's
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
First Cook
Merlo, Press and Bean
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Responsible for the execution of appetizers and main course in fast paced, high volume restaurant
- Prepared soups, chowders, butchery, seafood handling and desserts.
Entremetier, Atlantica
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Responsible for preparation and service of most vegetables and starches
- Preparation responsibilities included various purees, emulsions, aiolis, spatzle, fondant potatoes and gnocchi pasta
- Other duties included, but limited to, saucing and garnishing dishes as well as running the pass.
First Cook
Oliver
07.2008 - 09.2009
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- Responsible for all daily operations of the kitchen including inventory, purchasing and menu planning
- Hands-on” Chef implying that I also am responsible for preparing all main course entrees for lunch/dinner services
- Implemented menu changes including homemade breads, desserts and hand-rolled pastas.
Customer Service Support/Floor Support
02.2004 - 12.2005
Education
Advanced Food Safety, 3rd Edition -
10.2021
BST-R -
Rely OnNutech
05.2024
CAPP Medical -
AOMS
02.2025
Red Seal Certification -
10.2017
Accounting, Business and Advanced Computer Applications -
CompuCollege
St. John’s, Newfoundland09.2000
Education Certifications
- BST-R, May 2024
- H2S Alive, January 2025
- CAPP Medical, February 2025
- Advanced Food Safety, 3rd Edition
- Mental Health First Aid, January 2025
- Red Seal Certification, 10/26/17
- Accounting, Business and Advanced Computer Applications, CompuCollege, St. John’s, Newfoundland, 09/01/00
Timeline
Accommodations Coordinator
East Coast Catering
11.2020 - Current
Campboss/Night Cook-Baker
Noble Regina Allen
08.2020 - 01.2020
Night Cook
07.2020
Campboss
East Coast Catering
06.2020 - 07.2020
Accommodation Coordinator
Galley Steward
04.2020 - 05.2020
Night Cook, Stena Icemax
03.2020
Accommodations Coordinator
Terra Nova FPSO
02.2020
Camp Manager
Voisey’s Bay South Camp
12.2019 - 01.2020
Campboss
Henry Goodrich
06.2017 - 11.2019
Cook
Henry Goodrich
03.2016 - 05.2017
Voisey’s Bay
12.2015 - 02.2016
Baker/Breakfast Cook
Labroador Catering
09.2015 - 11.2015
Hunt River
07.2015 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
One11 Chophouse
03.2014 - 05.2015
Executive Chef
Oliver's
01.2011 - 02.2014
First Cook
Merlo, Press and Bean
01.2010 - 09.2010
Entremetier, Atlantica
09.2009 - 12.2009
First Cook
Oliver
07.2008 - 09.2009
Customer Service Support/Floor Support
02.2004 - 12.2005
Accounting, Business and Advanced Computer Applications -
CompuCollege
Advanced Food Safety, 3rd Edition -
BST-R -
Rely OnNutech
CAPP Medical -
AOMS
Red Seal Certification -
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