Craig Higgins
Oxbow,Sk
Summary
Experienced with food preparation, kitchen management, and team collaboration. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques to deliver high-quality dishes. Track record of maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring culinary standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Cook
Matrix Camps
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained an impeccably clean workstation at all times, adhering strictly to sanitation guidelines set forth by state regulations and restaurant policies.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity through continuous process improvements and implementation of best practices in culinary preparation techniques.
Marine Cook/Chief Cook
Offshore Recruiting Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes in complex problem-solving scenarios.
- Streamlined communication processes for increased efficiency during high-stress operations.
Marine Cook
Seabase
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
First Cook
Compass Group
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Chief Cook
Rowe's Construction
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained high food quality standards through consistent taste testing, ingredient evaluation, and recipe refinement.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
Chief Cook
Rowe's Construction
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Marine Cook / Second Cook
Reliance Offshore
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Prep Cook
Great Events Catering Inc
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Commercial Cook
Origin
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Marine Cook / Chief Cook
Cancrew Enterprise
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing responsibilities to ensure all aspects of the kitchen and service areas functioned smoothly.
Marine Cook / Chief Cook
Secuda Canada
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper functionality and prevent costly repairs or replacements.
Marine Cook
Atlantic Towing Coastal Fleet
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Ensured high-quality dishes by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Education
Marine Cooking -
College of The North Atlantic
St. John’s, NL01.2014
Micro-computer Maintenance Technician -
Centrac Training College
Gander, NL01.1998
Home Support Worker's Course -
Centrac Training College
Gander, NL01.1991
Electronics Communications -
Central NL Community College – Gander Campus
Gander, NL01.1990
Grade 12 Diploma -
Holy Cross School Complex
Eastport, NL01.1990
Skills
- Discipline and focus
- Meal preparation
- Quick decision making
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Cleanliness
- Food safety
- Dependable and reliable
- Efficient multitasking
- Food waste reduction
- Flexible schedule
Training
- NFSTP Food Safety Training
- Aerial Platform
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- Ground Disturbance
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Fall Arrest
- Man- Lift
- C.S.T.S.
- WHIMS
- HCP
- BST
- H2S
- CPI
Certification
- NFSTP Food Safety Training
- Aerial Platform
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Fall Arrest
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- WHIMS
- Ground Disturbance
- C.S.T.S.
- Lock Out Tag Out
- CPI
- HCP
- BST
- Man-Lift
- H2S
Timeline
First Cook
Matrix Camps
02.2024 - 08.2024
Marine Cook/Chief Cook
Offshore Recruiting Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
Marine Cook
Seabase
04.2023 - 06.2023
First Cook
Compass Group
11.2022 - 03.2023
Chief Cook
Rowe's Construction
10.2021 - 12.2021
Chief Cook
Rowe's Construction
03.2021 - 05.2021
Marine Cook / Second Cook
Reliance Offshore
08.2019 - 09.2019
Prep Cook
Great Events Catering Inc
12.2018 - 12.2018
Commercial Cook
Origin
06.2018 - 07.2018
Marine Cook / Chief Cook
Cancrew Enterprise
09.2016 - 10.2016
Marine Cook / Chief Cook
Secuda Canada
05.2016 - 09.2016
Marine Cook
Atlantic Towing Coastal Fleet
06.2015 - 10.2015
Micro-computer Maintenance Technician -
Centrac Training College
Home Support Worker's Course -
Centrac Training College
Electronics Communications -
Central NL Community College – Gander Campus
- NFSTP Food Safety Training
- Aerial Platform
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Fall Arrest
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- WHIMS
- Ground Disturbance
- C.S.T.S.
- Lock Out Tag Out
- CPI
- HCP
- BST
- Man-Lift
- H2S
Marine Cooking -
College of The North Atlantic
Grade 12 Diploma -
Holy Cross School Complex
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