Denys Tokar
Calgary,AB
Summary
Cook with over 2 years of experience in Ukrainian, Polish, and Georgian cuisine. Proficient in food preparation, cooking to specifications, and ensuring quality through plating and checks. Demonstrated ability to support high-volume service during peak hours while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Open to full-time, overtime, and flexible shifts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Chef
16 Tables
Lublin, Poland
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted Head Chef with daily prep and service for a busy restaurant kitchen.
- Prepared ingredients, sauces, and side items; supported multiple stations as needed.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work areas; followed hygiene and safe food handling rules.
- Monitored and recorded refrigerator/freezer temperatures and supported safe storage routines.
- Supported catering/large orders when required; packed and labeled food for takeaway.
- Completed end-of-shift cleaning, waste disposal, and equipment sanitizing.
Assistant Chef
Georgian Kitchen
Melitopol, Ukraine
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported prep and service for Georgian cuisine dishes, following chef recipes and standards.
- Helped with plating, garnishing, and maintaining consistent portion sizes.
- Kept station organized, stocked, and clean; assisted with closing and deep cleaning tasks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - IT Technologies
Melitopol College TSATU
Melitopol, UkraineSkills
- Food prep & mise en place (vegetables, meats, sauces, garnishes)
- Prepare and cook menu items to spec; line support during service; plating & quality checks
- Knife skills; portioning; consistency, speed, and timing during service
- Kitchen sanitation (clean-as-you-go), dish/pot washing support
- Food safety & hygiene; safe storage, labeling, FIFO rotation
- Teamwork with chefs and FOH; clear communication under pressure
- Ability to follow recipes and chef direction; learn new stations quickly
Languages
English
Full Professional
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
SafeCheck - Learner Transcript (Food Handling / Food Safety) - Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Chef
16 Tables
10.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Chef
Georgian Kitchen
01.2021 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - IT Technologies
Melitopol College TSATU