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Dorothy Naughton

ORILLIA,Ontario

Summary

A seasoned Cook with a rich background at Best Western Hotel, I excel in enhancing menu offerings and guest satisfaction through culinary creativity and hospitality service expertise. My proficiency in food safety and inventory management, coupled with a commitment to exceptional customer service, has significantly reduced waste while ensuring health compliance.

Bringing positive attitude and strong teamwork skills to kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices combined with ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients. Dedicated to creating delicious meals and contributing to high-quality dining experience.

Transitioning from fast-paced kitchen environment where skills in time management and multitasking were developed. Proven ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. Looking to apply these skills in new, dynamic role that values dedication and efficiency.

Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Best Western Hotel
08.2005 - 06.2024
  • Engaged with guests to gather feedback and improve menu offerings.
  • Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
  • Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
  • Managed kitchen inventory for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.

Education

College Degree - Cooking

Georgian College
Bracebridge, ON
06-2000

High School Diploma -

Twin Lakes
Orillia, ON
06-1980

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • Food plating
  • Food handler certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order verification
  • Grilling expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Culinary creativity
  • Nutrition awareness
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Event catering
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Ingredient selection
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food pairing
  • Fine dining
  • Pastry making
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Food storage
  • Inventory management
  • Stock management
  • Special diets
  • [Type] cooking breakfast dinner banquet
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • High volume production capability
  • Positive and professional
  • Health code adherence
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Plate presentation
  • Kitchen sanitation management
  • Dish preparation

Languages

English

Certification

  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification – International HACCP Alliance.

Timeline

Cook

Best Western Hotel
08.2005 - 06.2024

College Degree - Cooking

Georgian College

High School Diploma -

Twin Lakes
Dorothy Naughton