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Devon MacAllister

Kingston, ON

Summary

Seeking employment withing an established, professional environment where I can utilize the skills I have obtained through previous work experience, as well as, having the opportunity to grow and learn new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Pan Chancho Bakery
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Served as Lead Chef at busy downtown bakery and café, overseeing food quality, presentation, and timely service
  • Ensured all dishes met health and safety standards consistently during high-volume hours
  • Took daily inventory of line items to maintain readiness for busy service periods (100+ seat capacity)
  • Arrived early each day to open the kitchen and prepare the line for a 7am start
  • Trained new kitchen staff and provided support across all areas of the kitchen as needed
  • Communicated directly with other departments regarding inventory shortages or supply needs
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation to meet operational standards
  • Labeled and dated all prepped items to preserve freshness and quality control
  • Demonstrated reliability and time management by consistently showing up early and ready to lead
  • Acted as a point of contact between front- and back-of-house, promoting team cohesion and smooth service flow

Line Cook

Tommy's Diner
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Prepared all food orders for 60-seat diner
  • Set up station with mise en place for fast service
  • Performed food prep as needed and label all prepped items
  • Maintained a clean workstation compliant with food safety standards
  • Broke-down line and made sure all surfaces are sanitized and all food properly stored
  • Organized and put away food orders as well as ensure all items are accounted for per order

Line Cook

Whiskey and Rose/Hey Darlin' Diner
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Ensure all food items and work stations are 100% gluten-free at all times
  • Prepare all food orders for 60-seat upper class restaurant on one side of kitchen and country style diner on the other side
  • Set up station with mise en place for fast service
  • Perform food prep as needed and label all prepped items
  • Delegated food prep tasks amongst BOH staff
  • Verified all kitchen work was performed to health code
  • Maintain a clean workstation compliant with food safety standards in a gluten-free kitchen

Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Vimy Officer's Mess
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Cleaned all restaurant dishes from prep, cooking and service
  • Followed three-sink sanitation health code protocol
  • Assisted kitchen with chopping, peeling and other miscellaneous food prep tasks

Education

Rideau District High School
Elgin, ON
06-2011

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Develops positive workplace relationships
  • Excellence with computers and technology
  • Multicultural sensitivity awareness
  • Dedicated and dependable
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Lead Cook

Pan Chancho Bakery
11.2024 - 06.2025

Line Cook

Whiskey and Rose/Hey Darlin' Diner
06.2023 - 12.2024

Line Cook

Tommy's Diner
01.2022 - 06.2024

Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Vimy Officer's Mess
01.2012 - 08.2016

Rideau District High School

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