Dale Clarke
Ottawa
Summary
I would like to broaden my experience in the culinary arts and complete my culinary apprenticeship in anticipation of a solid career path.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Chef
Starling Bar and Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive working environment through effective communication and teamwork practices.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks efficiently during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained high standards of food quality and presentation through consistent adherence to recipes and plating guidelines.
- Continuously improved culinary skills through ongoing training opportunities, staying current on industry trends and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, resulting in consistently passing inspections with flying colors.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management systems.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
Hot Line Cook
Fratelli Kanata
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Showcased strong multitasking abilities while preparing multiple dishes concurrently.
- Contributed to the development of daily specials, drawing inspiration from available ingredients and current culinary trends.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to expand culinary knowledge and stay current with industry trends.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff to ensure timely completion of orders during peak service hours.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, working towards resolution when necessary.
- Mentored junior cooks in proper cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere.
Hot Line Cook
Holiday Inn Kanata
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the development of daily specials, drawing inspiration from available ingredients and current culinary trends.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to expand culinary knowledge and stay current with industry trends.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff to ensure timely completion of orders during peak service hours.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, working towards resolution when necessary.
- Mentored junior cooks in proper cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to facilitate seamless communication between the kitchen and dining areas for smooth operations during service hours.
Hot Line Cook
Clublinks
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Prepared a variety of soups and sauces from scratch
- Prepared the line for service
- Catering Events within Clublinks {weddings, men’s and women’s nights}
- Cut a variety of meats for events
- Would prepare special requests for customers
- Prepared dinner specials for dinner {3-4 times per week}
- Showcased strong multitasking abilities while preparing multiple dishes concurrently.
Lone Star Bar N Grill
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared a variety of different food for the customers
- Prepared a variety of different meats
- Assisted with the training of new employees
- Ran all the different stations
Line Cook
Wildwood Stittsville Golf Course
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Prepared sauces from scratch
- Station preparations
- Catering Events within Wildwood
- Running the line for service
Lone Star Bar N Grill
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Prepared a variety of different food for the customers
- Prepared a variety of meat types in various styles
- Assisted with the training of new employees
- Ran all the different stations
The Works
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Prepared a variety of burgers and toppings
- General maintenance and up- keep of the entire cooking facility
- Running the line for service
- Doing the Invoices and ordering of food
Milestones Bar N Grill
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepared a variety of food for customers
- Assisted with training of new employees
- Prepared a variety of different meats
- Cleaned and maintained a variety of equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Fredrick Banting Alternate School
Stittsville, Ontario01.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Extremely organized
- Very outgoing
- Enjoy team atmosphere, challenges and successes
- Quick, eager to learn
- Punctual
- Equipment sanitation
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Vegetable prep
- Dough handling
- Cooking techniques
- Stock rotation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce making
- Temperature control
- Menu planning
- Fish filleting
- Batch cooking
Hobbies and Interests
- I enjoy a variety of sports including snowboarding, biking and paintball.
- I love to prepare/cook meals for my girlfriend and occasional guests.
- Spending time with my family and friends is also important to me.
Timeline
Prep Chef
Starling Bar and Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
Hot Line Cook
Fratelli Kanata
01.2020 - 06.2022
Hot Line Cook
Holiday Inn Kanata
04.2018 - 03.2020
Hot Line Cook
Clublinks
01.2013 - 03.2018
Lone Star Bar N Grill
01.2012 - 01.2013
Line Cook
Wildwood Stittsville Golf Course
01.2011 - 12.2011
Lone Star Bar N Grill
01.2007 - 12.2011
The Works
01.2006 - 01.2007
Milestones Bar N Grill
01.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Sir Fredrick Banting Alternate School
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