Colin Hopkins
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented Environmental Science student with hands-on experience in kitchen operations, including inventory management, organization, and team coordination. Skilled at maintaining efficiency under pressure, ensuring accuracy, and fostering collaboration in dynamic settings. Adept at multitasking, problem-solving, and adhering to strict health and safety standards. Experience includes transferable skills such as time management, attention to detail, and teamwork to roles in environmental science and sustainability-focused fields
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Salvation Army
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Regularly opened, closed and cleaned kitchen and dining hall
- Prepared camp meals and snacks for campers and staff
- Managed alternatives for dietary restrictions
- Supervisor
- Directed and trained generalists, dishwashers, and assistant cooks
- Regularly organised and dealt with shipments from SYSCO
- 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.
Cook
Salvation Army
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Regularly opened, closed and cleaned kitchen and dining hall
- Prepared camp meals and snacks for up to 300 people per meal
- Managed alternatives for dietary restrictions
- Supervisor
- 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.
Assistant Cook
The Salvation Army
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Regularly closed and cleaned kitchen and dining hall
- Helped Head Cook prepare camp meals and snacks for up to300 people per meal
- Prepared alternatives for dietary restrictions as directed by Head Cook
Employee
Tim Hortons
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service at front counter and drive thru
- Prepared food and drinks to order
- Handled money
- Regularly cleaned tables, bathrooms, and workstations
- Occasionally assumed supervisory duties if the supervisor was absent
Timothy One Leadership Training
The Salvation Army
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed service industry skills through daily support in the dining hall, maintenance, housekeeping services
- Mission trips to Algonquin, Ottawa and Orangeville to support community and family services
Education
BSc Honours - Environmental & Resource Science
05-2026
High School Diploma -
06-2022
- Honour Roll, OCVI Service Award, The Ontario Power Generation Award, AMU4M7 Award, and OSSD Red Seal
- Minister of Environmental Affairs - Student Council
- Completed SHSM Program
Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Punctual and reliable
- Time management
Timeline
Cook - The Salvation Army
05.2024 - 08.2024
Cook - Salvation Army
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Cook - The Salvation Army
07.2022 - 08.2022
Employee - Tim Hortons
11.2020 - 11.2021
Timothy One Leadership Training - The Salvation Army
06.2019 - 08.2019
Trent University - BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science
O'Neill Collegiate - High School Diploma,
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