Elizabeth Young
Edmonton
Summary
Hardworking professional with skills in food preparation, cleaning and supply management. Focused on food safety and quick service for customers. Specializes in food.
Skilled in food preparation with experience across fast-paced kitchen environments. Understand and execute recipes with precision, maintain cleanliness standards, and manage inventory efficiently. Known for ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing menu requirements. Contributed to team efforts in improving kitchen operations and reducing food waste.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Local food to school
Skidegate
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in washing dishes and sanitizing kitchen equipment.
- Participated in training sessions on food handling best practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Cook's Assistant
Take out rescue
Skidegate
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Supported head cook with ingredient sourcing and inventory management.
- Followed food safety guidelines during cooking and storage processes.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring as directed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in washing dishes and sanitizing kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Cook's Assistant
Dave’s in the village pizza cook
Skidegate
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Followed food safety guidelines during cooking and storage processes.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring as directed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in washing dishes and sanitizing kitchen equipment.
- Participated in training sessions on food handling best practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Education
Queen Charlotte Secondary
Skidegate, Bc Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Meal service coordination
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Recipe execution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Kitchen station restocking
- Dough kneading
- Meat preparation
- Vegetable preparation
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sauteing techniques
- Safe food handling
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Marinating techniques
- Temperature monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Sauce and dressing creation
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Meat cutting
- Product merchandising
- Problem-solving
- Meal tray assembly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Frying Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sandwich making
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Catering experience
- Grilling
- Fruit preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Reliability
- Knife handling
- Professionalism
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Local food to school
08.2024 - 05.2025
Cook's Assistant
Take out rescue
04.2021 - 06.2023
Cook's Assistant
Dave’s in the village pizza cook
03.2019 - 09.2021
Queen Charlotte Secondary
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