Denis Baribeault
Brockville,ON
Summary
Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Barley Mow
Brockville, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
Chef
The Black Barrell Eatery
Dryden, Ontario
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Dietary Aide
Dryden Long Term Care Facility
Dryden, Ontario
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
Sous Chef
Byte
Thunder Bay
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Executive Sous Chef
Daytona’s
Thunder Bay, Ontario
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
Kitchen Manager
Montanas
Thunder Bay
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Patrick’s Highschool
Thunder Bay, ON06-2003
Skills
- Menu development
- Cooking techniques
- Food Storage
- Food allergy awareness
- Menu Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Cost Control
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Barley Mow
01.2024 - Current
Chef
The Black Barrell Eatery
09.2021 - 05.2023
Dietary Aide
Dryden Long Term Care Facility
10.2019 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Byte
08.2016 - 10.2019
Executive Sous Chef
Daytona’s
07.2013 - 11.2017
Kitchen Manager
Montanas
01.2008 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Saint Patrick’s Highschool