Destry Loutit
Red river courier
Selkirk,MB
1
Language
2027
Years of experience
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Gaffers Restaurant, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and training. Adept at reducing waste and optimizing operations, consistently delivering high-quality service while fostering a productive team environment.
Management at Bp Winnipeg/selkirk hire staff and make schedules do inventory of bar and kitchen
Work History
Courier Driver
2 Years 1 Month- Directed daily branch operations to support hazardous waste handling, transportation,
- Monitored operational performance and resolved workflow issues
- Partnered with leadership to improve efficiency, control costs, and support business objectives.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Optimized daily delivery routes to improve on-time drop-offs and reduce fuel consumption.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to verify safety, maintenance needs, and road readiness.
- Loaded and secured parcels to prevent damage during transit and handling.
- Verified delivery details, signatures, and recipient information for accurate completion records.
- Communicated route delays and service issues to dispatch for timely customer updates.
- Maintained delivery logs, pickup records, and proof-of-delivery documentation with accuracy.
- Assisted new drivers with safe driving practices, route procedures, and customer service standards.
- Resolved delivery exceptions efficiently to support consistent service and package accountability.
- Communicated with dispatch and customers for accurate delivery information.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all
Chef
- Prepared menu items consistently, following recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Coordinated kitchen prep, ensuring ingredients were ready for smooth service.
- Monitored food safety practices, maintaining clean stations and proper sanitation standards.
- Tracked inventory levels, rotated stock, and reduced waste through organized storage.
- Communicated with front-of-house staff to time orders and support efficient service.
- Trained kitchen staff on station setup, prep procedures, and quality expectations.
- Adapted daily specials and menu changes to meet customer preferences and ingredient availability.
- Inspected finished plates for accuracy, consistency, and proper presentation before service.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Education
- Culinary Arts
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Kitchen management
Hospitality service expertise
Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Courier Driver
Red river courier
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Lord Selkirk Regional High School
from Culinary Arts
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Chef
Gaffers Restaurant Lockport
2023 - 2025Read More