Christiane McPhail
Monetville,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Albright Manor
Lincoln, ON
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Supervised staff ensuring that HACCP was followed at all times.
- Ensured that standardized recipes were followed.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Nutrition Manager
Pleasant Manor
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Ensured all health regulations related to food safety were followed at all times.
- Managed inventory and ordering of supplies needed for meal preparation.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Scheduled staff in dietary, housekeeping and laundry.
Cook/ Dietary Aide /Dietary Office Assistant
United Mennonite Home
Lincoln, ON
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or outdated
Caterer
Self Employed/ Partnership
Lincoln, ON
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Provided direction to staff during setup and service of catering.
- Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
- Adjusted recipes as needed based on customer feedback or dietary requirements.
- Analyzed customer feedback post-event in order to improve services offered by the catering company.
- Controlled wastage levels throughout the duration of each event in order to maximize profits.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations when storing, handling, cooking, and serving foods at catered functions.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Food And Nutrition Management
Canadian Healthcare Association
On Line, Exams In Ottawa Done By CSNMSome College (No Degree) - Cook Basic Level 1 And Cook Advanced Level 2
Liaison College
St. Catharines, ONSkills
- Purchasing
- Cost Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible Schedule
- Multitasking and Organization
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to follow standardized recipes
Certification
- Red Seal, Level 2 Cook
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Albright Manor
Nutrition Manager
Pleasant Manor
Cook/ Dietary Aide /Dietary Office Assistant
United Mennonite Home
Caterer
Self Employed/ Partnership
Some College (No Degree) - Food And Nutrition Management
Canadian Healthcare Association
Some College (No Degree) - Cook Basic Level 1 And Cook Advanced Level 2
Liaison College
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