Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Bartender

Gabriel Griffith

Riverview

Summary

Passionate Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

This resume reflects work experience in New Brunswick only.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

First Cook

Royal Oaks Golf Course
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Followed food production and handling guidelines.
  • Planned and prepared menu items, continuously surpassing guest expectations.
  • Assembled and served dishes consistently with commitment to flavors and quality presentation.
  • Addressed customer needs and dietary restrictions, adjusting dishes to maintain satisfaction.
  • Enforced health and safety regulations, optimizing adherence to quality standards.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Minimized waste via effective planning, forecasting and stock control.
  • Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.

Line Cook

Swiss Chalet
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

Apprenticeship - Professional Cook

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
08.2010

Skills

  • Sanitation Practices
  • New Hire Training
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Effective planner
  • Order delivery practices
  • Recipe Development
  • Food Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Cleaning and organization

Languages

English

Timeline

First Cook

Royal Oaks Golf Course
02.2023 - 04.2024

Line Cook

Swiss Chalet
02.2022 - 02.2023

Apprenticeship - Professional Cook

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Gabriel Griffith