GREG SCOTT RUSSELL
victoria,Canada
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Rocky Mountaineer, excelling in food safety and customer service. Proven ability to lead teams, ensuring high-quality food production and compliance with health regulations. Adept in diverse cooking techniques and fostering a collaborative work environment, driving both team success and guest satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook / Server
Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver, Canada
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Provided customer service experience for our guests by dropping off meals and engaging in conversations. Additionally, we would engage with guests for special requests/dietary concerns.
- Ensured compliance with all local health code regulations by regularly inspecting work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Supervised team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling, baking, roasting, and sautéing.
- Maintained high quality standards for food production and presentation ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Guided kitchen personnel in line cooking, food preparation and dish plating.
- Checked inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, recipe development and plating.
- Trained employees on proper sanitation techniques and cross-contamination prevention methods.
- Created a positive work environment through effective communication and team building initiatives.
Freelancer
Upwork
01.2023 - 01.2025
- My responsibility's as a freelancer include completing tasks related to the Power Platform set of applications.
- This includes working with connectors such as sharepoint and dataverse.
- This includes making applications for ideas such as travel Expenses, project management, AI inspired apps, and inventory ordering etc.
Sales Agent
Apex Communications
Langley Twp, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- My role was to find opportunities within businesses and to help reduce costs or improve their current cellular/internet services.
- This would entail managing a pipeline of opportunities, following up with existing clients and ensuring satisfaction.
- With Apex they offer SEO packages to aid with websites and to improve exposure.
- We would be measured on our metrics to hit sales quotas and include a set amount of monthly meetings.
Lead Banquet Cook
Union Club Of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education
Online Certification -
Serving It Right
12-2025
Certification - CPR
First Aid
Vancouver04-2024
1 & 2 Year Culinary -
Vcc
Vancouver01.2020
High School Graduate -
Point Grey
06.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Culinary expertise
- Special diets
- Food safety knowledge
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Work delegation
References
- Nicolas Hipperson, 7782325713, nicolashipperson@gmail.com
- Brandon Hudson, 7786831406, bhudson@rockymountaineer.com
Timeline
Lead Line Cook / Server
Rocky Mountaineer
05.2023 - 10.2025
Freelancer
Upwork
01.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Agent
Apex Communications
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Banquet Cook
Union Club Of Victoria
01.2019 - 01.2020
Online Certification -
Serving It Right
Certification - CPR
First Aid
1 & 2 Year Culinary -
Vcc
High School Graduate -
Point Grey