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Cordell Marcellin

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with high cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Conversational cooking skills.

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens.

Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.

Excellent and proven cooking and management skills.

High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Dedicated culanary professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced manager with over 3 years of experience .

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Lookout Bar And Grill
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

Grill Cook

Norther Heats
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.

Chef Assistant

Gown And Gavel
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks, verified contents against invoice and properly stored food items.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.

Burger Maker/Cashiers/ Grill

The Burger Priest
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared average of 500 Burger orders each shift.

Chef Assistant

One Duke
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Wrapped, dated and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Disposed waste and replenished fresh supplies by checking expiry dates and rotating stock.

Pizza Maker

Bistro 61
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.

Line Chef

NOTL Golf Course
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Followed recipes and food presentation standards at Business NOTL Golf Course
  • Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
  • Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.

Line Cook / Prep Cook

The Works
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.

Customer Service Representative/Labourer

Basket Etc By Laura
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Fill custom basket orders
  • Cut forest vines into assorted sizes
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.

Butcher Shop Assistant

Dietrichs Butcher
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
  • Priced 100 orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.

Janitor

Hamilton Mountain Seventh Day Adventist Churh
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.

Education

Westmount Secondary School
Hamilton, ON

Barton Secondary
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • New Hire Training
  • Food Inventories
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Management
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Food Safety Oversight
  • Train Staff
  • Verify Food Quality

Timeline

Chef

Lookout Bar And Grill
09.2022 - 12.2022

Grill Cook

Norther Heats
05.2022 - 09.2022

Chef Assistant

Gown And Gavel
01.2021 - 03.2022

Burger Maker/Cashiers/ Grill

The Burger Priest
02.2020 - 05.2020

Chef Assistant

One Duke
10.2019 - 01.2020

Pizza Maker

Bistro 61
11.2018 - 02.2019

Line Chef

NOTL Golf Course
07.2018 - 07.2019

Line Cook / Prep Cook

The Works
05.2018 - 08.2018

Janitor

Hamilton Mountain Seventh Day Adventist Churh
02.2006 - 02.2007

Butcher Shop Assistant

Dietrichs Butcher
01.2005 - 01.2008

Customer Service Representative/Labourer

Basket Etc By Laura
01.2003 - 01.2008

Westmount Secondary School

Barton Secondary
Cordell Marcellin