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Gabriel Macdonald

Toronto,ON

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Mother Cocktail Bar
Toronto
10.2021 - Current
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.

Chef

Fonda Lola
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.

Line Cook (Pans/Noodles)

Queen Mother Cafe
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked an extremely high volume of orders, while maintaining a consistent work flow
  • Designed daily recipe specials for the brunch menu
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.

Restaurant Manager/Sous Chef

The Village Taverna
Victoria, BC
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Maintained a passion for every single menu item and cooked with extreme attention to detail
  • Opened and closed the restaurant, managed a 10 person staff of both kitchen and front of house positions.

Residential Support Worker

CASA James
Victoria, BC
02.2015 - 09.2017
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Worked 12 hour shifts and built a friendship with an adult who had severe developmental disabilities.
  • Spending the day monitoring habits, documenting seizures, giving medication, accompanying to hospital/ER, on many emergency medical visits.
  • Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.

Line Cook

Edo Japan
Nelson, BC
06.2010 - 01.2016
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Worked with attention to corporate policies, and made every meal with precision
  • Consistently maintained healthy customer relations and established rapport with the regulars.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

The Canadian College of Performing Arts
Victoria, BC
02.2016

High School Diploma -

L.V. Rogers Secondary School
Nelson, BC
06.2013

Skills

    FOODSAFE CERTIFIED

    SERVING IT RIGHT

    SMART SERVE

    WHMIS

    WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE

    PUNCTUAL

    TEAM PLAYER

    CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE

Timeline

Sous Chef

Mother Cocktail Bar
10.2021 - Current

Chef

Fonda Lola
06.2021 - 10.2021

Line Cook (Pans/Noodles)

Queen Mother Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020

Restaurant Manager/Sous Chef

The Village Taverna
01.2017 - 08.2019

Residential Support Worker

CASA James
02.2015 - 09.2017

Line Cook

Edo Japan
06.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

The Canadian College of Performing Arts

High School Diploma -

L.V. Rogers Secondary School

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