Francis Andrew Pelaez
Toronto
Summary
Culinary Management graduate from Centennial College with four years of hands-on experience in the food industry, including line, prep, and pastry departments. Strong foundation in kitchen operations, food preparation, and teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
Estiatorio Milos
330 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2S8
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted the Head Chef with cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Managed ordering and inventory.
- Oversaw tip pool and tip distribution.
- Supervised food displays.
- Handled hiring and onboarding of employees.
LINE COOK
The Good Son
North York, Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed
- Bake pastries for the restaurant
- Sauces Production
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications
Crew Member
Five Guys
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day
- Assisted in reducing wait times by efficiently managing customer queues during peak hours
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness
- Played a key role in successful store audits by maintaining compliance with health department regulations and company guidelines for cleanliness standards
- Participated in ongoing training programs to continuously update knowledge of company policies and procedures
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques
PREP COOK
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Sort ingredient deliveries
- Prepare meat and seafood for dinner service
- Make dressings and sauces
- Bakes desserts for service
- Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment
LINE COOK
1 DEGREE CAFÉ
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with organizing the menu, helped with the costing, and trained the kitchen crew
- Added new menu items
- Prepare ingredients and sauces
- Manage product ordering
- Minimize waste by using it on other dishes as much as possible
LINE COOK
BABUKWAN RESTAURANT
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Tasked to prep and cook halal meat
- Tasked to prepare sauces and dressings
- Was able to add a new dish to the menu
- Manage food and product ordering
Education
Culinary Management (Co-op) -
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON04.2024
Fundamentals in Culinary Arts -
Monster Kitchen Academy
05.2018
Skills
- Baking methods
- Food costing and waste management
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Microsoft Office
- Food production
- Food safety knowledge
- Food inventory management
- Attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food plating
- Food handling knowledge
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION, 2019
- HALAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER, 2021
- RED CROSS TRAINING, 2023
- SMART SERVE, 2023
- FOOD HANDLER, 2023
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
Estiatorio Milos
07.2024 - 04.2025
LINE COOK
The Good Son
05.2024 - Current
PREP COOK
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
02.2023 - 05.2024
Crew Member
Five Guys
01.2023 - Current
LINE COOK
1 DEGREE CAFÉ
08.2021 - 10.2022
LINE COOK
BABUKWAN RESTAURANT
01.2021 - 07.2021
Fundamentals in Culinary Arts -
Monster Kitchen Academy
Culinary Management (Co-op) -
Centennial College