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
ScarboroughCulinary Arts Chef Training
Centennial College
Scarborough01-2017
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