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ERICA WEREKO

Barrie,Canada

Summary

Organized cooking professional with background in food handling, food safety, and customer service. Highly experienced at prepping, preparing and plating meals according to customer specifications, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, and assisting with inventory management. Proven track record of consistently meeting customer orders and exceeding expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

Moxie's Grill & Bar Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
  • Consistently sanitized prep station, reviewed daily prep sheet, chopped vegetables, cut meat, packaged food items, measured ingredients, recorded waste numbers, and worked under supervision.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.

Daycare Cook

The Kinder Garden Children's Center for Excellence
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Followed instructions to prepare dishes, cleaned kitchen, washed and cut fruits and vegetables, cooked and served meals.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Washed and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare and serving.
  • Cooked breakfast, Lunch and PM meals and served over 50 students at the school.
  • Supported child development by incorporating educational elements into mealtime activities, such as teaching about healthy eating habits.

Kitchen Manager

Golden Tulip Hotel
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Supervised preparation of dishes, maintained a safe kitchen environment, oversaw washing and cutting of ingredients, managed cooking for over 500 customers.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Cook/Kitchen Helper

Milton Hotel, UK
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Prepared various dishes, monitored food supplies, collaborated with kitchen staff, adhered to food safety regulations, maintained a clean workstation.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Education

Diploma in Culinary Management -

University of Cape Coast
09.2020

Skills

  • Passionate about food and culinary excellence
  • Hardworking and diligent cook
  • Able to thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment
  • Menu planning
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptivity and excellent communication skills

Certification

  • Canadian Food Handler Certification
  • Sanitation Expertise Certificate
  • Canadian Smart Serve Certification

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Prep Cook

Moxie's Grill & Bar Restaurant
04.2024 - Current

Daycare Cook

The Kinder Garden Children's Center for Excellence
12.2023 - 03.2024

Kitchen Manager

Golden Tulip Hotel
07.2023 - 10.2023

Cook/Kitchen Helper

Milton Hotel, UK
10.2021 - 04.2023

Diploma in Culinary Management -

University of Cape Coast

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