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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, BC
03-2026

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
Felisha Galt