Connor Kerfoot
Calgary,AB
Summary
Accomplished Jr Sous Chef with a proven track record at Central Restaurant as well earls restaurant and bar, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Mastered foodservice and sanitation practices, leading teams with exceptional teamwork and detail-oriented skills. Achieved significant improvements in service times and staff performance through training and effective communication.
Ambitious and dedicated Junior Sous Chef offering 10 years' experience in full service restaurants. Knowledgeable about sanitation and food safety, customer relations and storage procedures. Clear communicator and decisive manager with expertise in all areas of the kitchen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jr Sous Chef
Central Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new recipes and techniques to accommodate guest dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Accelerated service times by efficiently organizing mise en place during busy shifts without sacrificing the quality of the final product.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Trained junior staff members on proper cooking techniques, plating methods, and kitchen safety protocols for improved performance.
- Delivered verbal culinary instruction and assignments to 1 to 4 kitchen staff members daily to promote successful dining experiences for clients.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing development within the team.
Kitchen Coach
Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere through effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient food preparation techniques and maintaining a clean work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Calgary, AB06-2017
Skills
- Foodservice
- Safe handling
- Sanitation practices
- Teamwork
- Detail-oriented
- Work under pressure
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Jr Sous Chef
Central Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Kitchen Coach
Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2016 - 06.2023
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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