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Awards
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Eric Bates

Aurora,Ontario

Summary

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

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scorekeeper

AMHA
10.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for keeping track of the score and managing the time board for house league and rep hockey leagues.

Commis Chef

The Armory Niagara College
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Worked to ensure plates for events were able to get out with consistent high quality standards.

Line cook

Kelseys
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Specialize specifically in the sautee and grill side of the kitchen at Kelsey's
  • Cross-trained with experience in cooking on flat-top, fryer, and pantry (salads, sides, and appetizers)
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Kitchen Staff Member

McDonald's
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepare and assemble customer food orders in a timely manner
  • Follow all food hygiene procedures, ensuring my workstation is clean and sanitized for myself, our customers, and my fellow team members.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.

Counselor In Training

Town of Aurora
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Volunteered for the Town of Aurora to help and support 2 consecutive summer camps:
  • YNBA-York National Basketball Association - Summer Camp for 8 - 13 year olds - Coordinate and support daily activities for campers - Develop and execute a unique activity for the camp
  • Town of Aurora Art Summer Camp -
  • Summer Camp for 5 - 10 year olds - Coordinate and support daily activities for campers - Develop and execute 2 unique activities for the camp - Helped ensure camper safety during swimming activity
  • Devised and enacted team-building exercises.

Education

French Immersion

Aurora High School
Aurora Ontario
06.2026

Skills

  • French language
  • Culinary techniques
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Knife skills

Certification

  • Standard First Aid - 2022
  • Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid - 2021
  • Bronze Cross - 2021
  • Food hygiene certificate - 2023

Awards

  • Tech Award - Lester B Pearson Public School - 2022
  • Honor roll Aurora High School - 2023
  • Musician of the Year Aurora High School - 2023

Languages

French

English

Timeline

Commis Chef

The Armory Niagara College
04.2024 - 02.2025

Line cook

Kelseys
07.2023 - 04.2024

Kitchen Staff Member

McDonald's
05.2023 - 09.2023

Scorekeeper

AMHA
10.2022 - Current

Counselor In Training

Town of Aurora
07.2022 - 08.2022

French Immersion

Aurora High School
Eric Bates