Eric Mackenzie
Odessa,ON
Summary
Service-oriented Chef with 18 years background in the culinary enviroment. Core competencies include creativity, adaptability to complex situations and working under pressure as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. High-performing Chef offering 18 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Travelodge Hotel
Kingston, On
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Compiled & placed all food orders
- Created weekly schedules for staff
- Made all soups & sauces for restaurant
- Handled staff disputes & disciplinary actions
- Worked line as needed
- Created & costed holiday menus
- Nurtured strong relationships with product suppliers
Sous-Chef
Aramark, Queens Hosptality
Kingston, On
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Overseeing prep kitchen for the day
- Maintaining Clean stations
- In charge of running the kitchen & line
- Supervising kitchen when when Chef Manager is away
- Handling customer complaints when necessary
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Dealing with all allergy related meals
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked line during busy times to ensure quick & accurate service
- Trained in Kronos
- Handled Grab & Go ordering
- AllerTrain certified
Sous-Chef
Travelodge
Kingston, ON
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Managed Staff to ensure smooth lunch & dinner service
- Handled customer complaints when necessary
- Created all dinner specials nightly
- Ensured proper closing procedures
Chef
Concord Hospitality
Kingston, ON
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats
- Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils
- Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food
- Specialize in preparing fancy dishes and/or food for special diets
- Handle customer complaints
- Problem solve customer satisfaction
- Wash all dishes, as well as clean dishroom
- Supervise & train new employees
- Create dinner specials daily
Lead prep cook
Milestones
Kingston, ON
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
- Prepare all soups, sauces & pastas for restaurant.
Cook
Saigon Delights
Kingston, ON
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
Education
Management
Culinary
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Lawrence College
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Notre Dame Catholic High School
2006
Skills
- Chef
- Line cook
- POS
- Team Player
- Kitchen
- Knife skills
- Management
- Cooking
- Training
- Customer Service (6 years)
- Food Handling
- Supervising Experience
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Banquet Experience
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Special Events and Catering
- Supply Estimates
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Staff Management
Timeline
Head Chef
Travelodge Hotel
10.2023 - 04.2024
Sous-Chef
Aramark, Queens Hosptality
11.2021 - 10.2023
Sous-Chef
Travelodge
02.2019 - 11.2021
Chef
Concord Hospitality
09.2012 - 01.2019
Lead prep cook
Milestones
11.2011 - 06.2012
Cook
Saigon Delights
09.2010 - 08.2011
Management
Culinary
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Lawrence College
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Notre Dame Catholic High School
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