Felisha Galt
Abbotsford
Summary
Motivated and compassionate emerging social service professional completing a Social Service Worker Professional Diploma at CDI College (expected March 2026). Experienced in providing client-centered care through hands-on work as a cook in both recovery and harm reduction settings. Demonstrates a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, strength-based approaches, and community support while committed to promoting empathy, empowerment, and inclusivity. Building skills to transition into a frontline social service role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Lookout Society
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked meals following standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
Head Cook
Elizabeth Fry Society; Sequoia at Firth
08.2023 - Current
- Women's treatment center with correctional health services, serving incarcerated women with mental health and substance use comorbidities.
- Worked closely along mental health team and nursing staff, assisted with debriefs of clients
- Followed specific dietary requirements stated from general practitioner or dietician
- Created menu items while placing the appropriate food/product orders
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Rendezvous Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed all food and labor costs
- Responsible for all kitchen staff and scheduling
- Created menu items while placing the appropriate food/product orders
Chef
Menno Place
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Followed dietician reports, cooked all meals for 180-200 residents
- Prioritized prepping duties to meet deadlines
- Maintained clean and safe workplace
- Created menu items while placing the appropriate food/product orders
- Delegated certain duties and responsibilities to staff members
Education
Social Services
CDI College
Burnaby, BC03-2026
Culinary Arts Program -
Malaspina University
01.2005
Skills
- Organized and professional approach with a strong work ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Trustworthy, honest individual who takes direction well
- Responsible
- Friendly and approachable
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client-centered
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Standard First Aid (2025)
- W.I.M.I.S (2024)
- NVCI Training (2024)
- Naloxone Training (2023)
- Be There Mental Health Certificate - (2024)
- Food Safe - (August 2023)
- Emergency First Aid - (August 2023)
Timeline
Cook
Lookout Society
11.2024 - Current
Head Cook
Elizabeth Fry Society; Sequoia at Firth
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Rendezvous Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
Menno Place
01.2016 - 01.2016
Social Services
CDI College
Culinary Arts Program -
Malaspina University
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