commercial Fisher/ Cook Business owner
Chrystal Dumas-Andrews
R.C Fisheries
Hay River,NT
20
Years o20 years of experience cooking in commercial kitchens
1
Advanced Food safety certificate
2
Current owner of 2 licensed Food establish ments
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at R.C Fisheries and Back Eddy Restaurant, I excel in operations management and team leadership. My expertise in marine safety and cooking, coupled with a knack for fostering business growth and enhancing team productivity, has significantly contributed to my company's success.
Work History
Commercial Fisher/General Manager Co-owner
6 Years 3 Months- Actively participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about new technologies and best practices within the commercial fishing sector.
- Enhanced crew safety with regular training sessions and up-to-date emergency protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions in order to prioritize crew safety while maintaining productivity levels.
- Contributed to crew morale by fostering a positive work environment and addressing interpersonal conflicts promptly.
- Coordinated timely offload of catches at port, ensuring efficient transfer to market or processing facilities.
Cook
4 Years 10 Months- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
No Degree
Skills
Marine safety
Leadership and team building
Customer service
Cooking
Problem resolution
Small business operations
Cleaning and organization
Operations management
Food handling
Team player
Food preparation
Sales strategies
Efficient multi-tasker
Records management
Kitchen organization
Adaptability to conditions
Effective leader
Systems management
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Staff management
Marketing and sales
Team leadership
Inventory management
Supply restocking
Staff training
Business growth
Food presentation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
For the past two years My company has been the highest fish producers on the Great Slave Lake. With these high volume fish sales we have been able to greatly expand on our business. This is an accomplishment I am truly proud of.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- NWT Driver's License
- Commercial Fishing license
- Commercial Fishing vessel certificate
Timeline
Commercial Fisher/General Manager Co-owner
R.C Fisheries
07.2020 - CurrentRead More
Cook
Back Eddy Restaurant
04.2014 - 02.2019Read More
DJSS
No Degree
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Canadian Food Safety
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