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Elijah James Nicolas

Toronto

Summary

Dynamic Inventory Manager with a proven track record at John Bead Corporation, enhancing inventory processes and optimizing stock levels. Skilled in inventory reporting and process improvement, I excel in balancing supply needs with budget constraints while fostering collaboration across teams. Committed to achieving operational excellence and driving efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Manager

John Bead Corporation
03.2023 - Current
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.

Junior Chef

The Goodson Group - Allen H. Bo Goodson
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Chef De Partie

Joey Restaurants
02.2017 - 12.2021
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

2nd Cook

CN Tower
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Francis Libermann Catholic Highschool
Scarborough

Culinary Arts Chef Training

Centennial College
Scarborough
01-2017

Skills

  • Product replenishing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Transaction management
  • Pricing structures
  • Stock rotation
  • Inventory reporting
  • Process improvement
  • FIFO stocking
  • Inventory counts

Languages

English
Full Professional
tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Inventory Manager

John Bead Corporation
03.2023 - Current

Junior Chef

The Goodson Group - Allen H. Bo Goodson
02.2022 - 10.2022

Chef De Partie

Joey Restaurants
02.2017 - 12.2021

2nd Cook

CN Tower
06.2016 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Francis Libermann Catholic Highschool

Culinary Arts Chef Training

Centennial College
Elijah James Nicolas