Darren McLeay
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Reliable employee seeking cook position. Offering excellent communication and valuable experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Bank Manager- Retired
CIBC
Sarnia, ON
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and effectively analyzed data increase profitability.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
The Retro Grill
Port Lambton, ON
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Grilled, cooked and fried foods such as french fries, eggs and pancakes.
Owner/Operator
DT's Eatery
Grand Bend
04.2011 - 10.2016
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Tested temperatures of food at specified intervals by using food thermometers.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Patricks High School
Sarnia, Ontario06.1987
Skills
- Managerial Accounting
- Accomplished manager
- Food plating and presentation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling and Frying
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Dependable and Cooperative
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/Operator
The Retro Grill
04.2016 - 10.2017
Owner/Operator
DT's Eatery
04.2011 - 10.2016
Commercial Bank Manager- Retired
CIBC
01.2008 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Patricks High School