Fabian Smith
Brampton
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with over 5 years experience, excelling in kitchen station safety and collaborative teamwork. Enhanced customer satisfaction by reducing food waste and streamlining service. Skilled in quick decision-making and problem-solving, trained staff in safety protocols, and maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization. Proven ability to manage multiple orders efficiently.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Assistant
Sandals Negril
11.2010 - 01.2022
- Assisted in food preparation by following standardized recipes and safety protocols
- Supported kitchen staff with inventory management and ingredient sourcing
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient workflow
- Learned proper use of kitchen equipment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily service demands and enhance customer satisfaction
- Followed health guidelines to maintain food safety standards in meal preparation
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and creative use of ingredients.
- Implemented proper food handling techniques, maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and regulations.
Cook
Hotel Riu Negril
01.2005 - 11.2010
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality and taste.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denham Town High School
Kingston, JANo Degree -
Heart Skill Center
Kingston,JASkills
Kitchen station safety
Sanitization protocol
Active listener
Working collaboratively with team members
Quick decision making and problem solving
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Culinary Assistant
Sandals Negril
11.2010 - 01.2022
Cook
Hotel Riu Negril
01.2005 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Denham Town High School
No Degree -
Heart Skill Center