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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Expertise
Languages
Certification
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David Zelaya

Russell,ON

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Courteous and respectful culinary professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in menu development, food preparation and culinary staff management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st Cook

Chartwell Retirement Home -Lord Lansdowne
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for Residents.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

OWNER

GABBY'BISTRO
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Operated a fast paced family oriented restaurant
  • Overseeing Everyday operation of running a restaurant
  • Ordering food and supplies
  • Hiring staff
  • Coordinated parties and special events.

OWNER

PRO-FIT CATERING
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed healthy meal plans for client
  • Counted macros for each meal
  • Developed specific menu for clients based on health requirements
  • Portion specific meals
  • Experience in making healthy and calorie wise meals.

LINE COOK

GREY HAWK GOLF COURSE
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Run day to day operations of kitchen
  • Develop menu and prepare a wide variety of food
  • Oversee and participate in food preparation and production
  • Determine quantities to be cooked and served
  • Coach, teach and train kitchen staff
  • Ensured proper sanitation standards
  • Ensure that the kitchen staff is attired properly and in accordance with the restaurants guidelines.

Education

Skills

  • Mise en place organization
  • Basic nutrition understanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Food waste reduction
  • Quality control
  • Teamwork abilities
  • Allergen awareness
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Sanitation practices
  • International cuisine familiarity
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution

Expertise

Including operation of a business, In charge of training new line cooks, Management of financial budgets, Verify Applications, receipts, expenditures forms, Oversee payroll and inventory control, day to day business operations, Introduced new standards of food presentation and delivery, 20 year’s extensive experience in menu development, Maintained composure, politeness and professionalism in all work situations, Experienced in healthy cooking standards, Works well under pressure, Ability to Coach, teach and train kitchen staff, Track record of upholding highest standard for kitchen cleanliness, Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Certified in Emergency first aid and CPR, Self-motivated, ambitious and passionate with an abundance of energy, Accountable and responsible, Outstanding job performance enabled rapid career progression and promotion, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Organizational strengths to deliver positive gains

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Certification

Food Handlers Certification for Ontario

Timeline

1st Cook

Chartwell Retirement Home -Lord Lansdowne
01.2018 - 03.2020

OWNER

GABBY'BISTRO
01.2016 - 01.2017

OWNER

PRO-FIT CATERING
01.2014 - 01.2016

LINE COOK

GREY HAWK GOLF COURSE
01.2008 - 01.2014

David Zelaya