Devin Potocnik
Exeter,ON
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator with a history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Operator
Hensall Co-op
02.2023 - Current
- Operating a bean-bagging production line
- Driving a forklift in production areas, warehouse and yard
- Grading soy bean varieties
- Ensuring quality control standards and daily quotas are met
- Assisting other departments as needed
- Driving 20MT-100MT yard trucks
Chef de Partie
Lovage Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensuring daily prep list is completed
- Assisting other stations with prep and mise-en-place
- Executing dinner services in an efficient manor
- Cleaning/closing
- Ordering of dairy products
Sous Chef
Cafe Bouffon
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Delegating work to kitchen staff
- Ensuring the highest quality product
- Ensuring the completion of prep and MEP
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and orderly
- Produce ordering and organizing
- Head of Saucier station
- Ensuring proper closing procedures are followed
Sous Chef
Olio Too
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Opening/Closing
- Daily Prep and Feature creation
- Training staff on advanced techniques
- Leading dinner service
- Delegating work
- Ensuring consistent and high-quality products
Line Cook
Part II Bistro
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Opening/Closing
- Daily prep/ MEP
- Service cooking
- Cleaning
Head Chef
Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Opening/closing duties
- Operating wood-fire pizza oven
- Menu changes/costing
- Communicating with staff and patrons
- Ordering
Junior Sous Chef
Benmiller Inn & Spa
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintaining daily prep levels
- Managing kitchen staff
- Delegating necessary work
- Daily opening/closing duties
- Menu planning and service execution
- Took on role as Acting Executive Chef for 3 months
Education
Certificate - Chef Training
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON01.2016
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism -
East Northumberland Secondary School
Brighton, ON01.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Forklift (1 year)
- Adaptable
Languages
English
French
Slovenian
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Title: Production Operator
Timeline
Production Operator
Hensall Co-op
02.2023 - Current
Chef de Partie
Lovage Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
Cafe Bouffon
01.2022 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Olio Too
01.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Part II Bistro
09.2020 - 01.2021
Head Chef
Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc
05.2020 - 09.2020
Junior Sous Chef
Benmiller Inn & Spa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Chef Training
Fleming College
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism -
East Northumberland Secondary School