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Training
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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, NL
01.2014

Micro-computer Maintenance Technician -

Centrac Training College
Gander, NL
01.1998

Home Support Worker's Course -

Centrac Training College
Gander, NL
01.1991

Electronics Communications -

Central NL Community College – Gander Campus
Gander, NL
01.1990

Grade 12 Diploma -

Holy Cross School Complex
Eastport, NL
01.1990

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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