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Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
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Darrius Spence

Pickering,ON

Summary

Young aspiring Chef looking for experience in busy kitchen. Hard working, enthusiastic and has a passion for cooking. Reliable and friendly, able to adapt to different situations and stations with experience in intense work environments, and training in Grill, Fryer and some practice with Saute.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

BOH Line Cook

Scaddabush
09.2023 - Current
  • Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment with patience and a positive attitude.
  • Prepared food items such as dips, sauces, bread/dough, seafood, ground beef and poultry
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Very attentive and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

Line Cook

Moxies Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.


KITCHEN ASSISTANT

PINE RIDGE S.S
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted the Hospitality and Tourism teachers with daily learning, cooking, and prep work for lunch/ catering service
  • Provided students with assistance when needed
  • Operated industrial kitchen machinery and cleaned kitchen after service.

PRODUCE CLEK

LOBLAWS
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed stock levels by moving produce from inventory to the floor
  • Accepted shipments checking for damaged and fresh produce
  • Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.

PIZZA MAKER

SQUARE BOYS PIZZA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Measured and mixed ingredients to prepare dough based on pizza recipe specifications
  • Requisitioned foodstuffs and non-food supplies and maintained kitchen inventory levels
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Management

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
06.2026

High School Diploma -

PINE RIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Pickering, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Attentive to Detail
  • Hardworking & Reliable
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Diverse Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Excellent Communication

Volunteer Experience

  • PREP COOK, GOOD VIBES KITCHEN, 7/2020-8/2020 Prepared meals in a high volume kitchen, Ensured compliance with menu, portioning, and presentation, Maintained food stations compliant with sanitation and hygienic regulations, Measured and recorded storage temperatures for frozen, cold, and hot items, Regularly cleaning counters, utensils, and equipments
  • MARTIAL ARTS ASSISTANT, Energy Martial Arts Academy, 7/2015-3/2021 Assisted with training beginners level classes in a variety of martial arts techniques, Taught unarmed defense via demonstration and hands-on training, Highlighted the importance of of meditation and respect in each class, Advanced students techniques with sparring, knee-lock, chokes, and throw to appropriately equip them in the art of self defense

References

  • Steve Johnson (Moxies Pickering manger):

      sjonhson@siirock.ca

      (416-616-9844)


  • Chef Aj

Timeline

BOH Line Cook

Scaddabush
09.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Moxies Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 09.2023

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

PINE RIDGE S.S
02.2022 - 06.2022

PRODUCE CLEK

LOBLAWS
11.2021 - 03.2022

PIZZA MAKER

SQUARE BOYS PIZZA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Culinary Arts - Culinary Management

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

PINE RIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL

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