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Ellen Bessala

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced Culinary Arts Assistant with over 12 years of experience in industrial Food Services . Excellent reputation for working with High School students and other team members. An avid Baker always willing to share my talents and learn different techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Arts Assistant

CSSD Bishop McNally High School
Calgary, AB
09.2018 - 06.2022

-Co-originator for the Bishop McNally Breakfast Club which included ordering supplies from the Calgary Food Bank and Cobs Bakery as well as preparation of daily items for the students, with support from staff members.

-Prepared food items for sale in the kiosk, with items from the main kitchen and bakery, utilizing the skills of the Culinary students whenever possible.

-Responsible for operating the cash register and the daily cash out procedures for the Culinary Department.

-Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

-Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Culinary Arts Assistant, Contract Position

CSSD Bishop McNally High School
Calgary, AB
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Replaced staff member on leave and was able to continue with the duties of her position as Culinary Arts Assistant


Culinary Arts Assistant, Relief Position

CSSD Bishop Grandin High School
Calgary, AB
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • able to work with the Culinary students as part of the team set in place.

Culinary Arts Assistant

CSSD Notre Dame High School
Calgary, AB
09.2013 - 11.2017


-Supervised Culinary Students in the Cold Kitchen and Garde Mange area, and prepared the weekly menu for approval by the kitchen manager.

-assisted in the daily production of products to be purchased by the students and staff such as sandwiches, salads and light meals.

-prepared breakfast type items that were available before classes.

- part of a team effort for the daily cleanup of the Culinary kitchen involving the students.


Weekend Chef/Baker

Aspen Lodge Senior's Residence
Calgary, AB
02.2007 - 03.2011
  • worked as part of the culinary team for the 180 plus residents serving breakfast items, soups, hot meals and light meals.
  • Prepared cookies, biscuits, bread buns, pies, sweet rolls and coffee cakes
  • Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.


Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Francis High School
Calgary, AB

Commercial Cooking

Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB

Diploma - Early Childhood Development

Keyano College
Fort Macleod, AB

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Alberta Journeyman Cook Certification

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Timeline

Culinary Arts Assistant

CSSD Bishop McNally High School
09.2018 - 06.2022

Culinary Arts Assistant, Contract Position

CSSD Bishop McNally High School
04.2018 - 05.2018

Culinary Arts Assistant, Relief Position

CSSD Bishop Grandin High School
11.2017 - 12.2017

Culinary Arts Assistant

CSSD Notre Dame High School
09.2013 - 11.2017

Weekend Chef/Baker

Aspen Lodge Senior's Residence
02.2007 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Saint Francis High School

Commercial Cooking

Keyano College

Diploma - Early Childhood Development

Keyano College
Ellen Bessala