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Connor Richardson

Portage la Prairie

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with kitchen staff to review and prepare orders.

Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.

Experienced with maintaining clean and orderly spaces. Utilizes effective cleaning techniques and tools to ensure high sanitation standards. Knowledge of safety protocols and efficient cleaning methods to enhance overall environment quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Taylor Janitorial

Fat Cat
10.2023 - Current

Commercial cleaning

Line Cook

Inferno Donair
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Line Cook

The Victoria Inn
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Mine Labourer

Hudbay Minerals
06.2021 - 12.2021

Above mine labour, changing/cleaning belts, jackhammering rocks blocking the belts, unloading limestone trucks.

Simplot

Simplot
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Cook

Arena Canteen
11.2012 - 09.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders

Education

Grade 12 -

Frontier
Cranberry Portage, MB

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Active listener
  • Food preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team coordination
  • Food safety
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Knife skills
  • Following cooking methods

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Taylor Janitorial

Fat Cat
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Inferno Donair
11.2022 - 09.2023

Line Cook

The Victoria Inn
12.2021 - 11.2022

Mine Labourer

Hudbay Minerals
06.2021 - 12.2021

Simplot

Simplot
10.2020 - 12.2020

Cook

Arena Canteen
11.2012 - 09.2020

Grade 12 -

Frontier
Connor Richardson