greg van beek
Owen Sound,ON
Summary
Dynamic cook with extensive experience at Central Place Retirement Home, excelling in customer service and food handling. Proven ability to manage high-volume meal preparation while maintaining quality and safety standards. Recognized for enhancing menu variety and reducing waste through efficient inventory management and training of kitchen staff.
Able to work alone, as a group, and as a group leader. I was the Head Cook at the Top Notch Motel and Restaurant in Wiarton Ontario for 5 years.
Im a happy and energetic personality with the ability to lead and run a team. I have been cooking in kitchens since I was 18, starting at Kelsey's in Owen Sound ( 1997 to 2004 ) and I went from dishwasher to lead line cook in 2 years ).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bishops Landing/ Best Western
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking and storage to maintain food safety standards.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients to enhance customer experience.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook Shift Leader
Central Place Retirement Home
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Cooked and served lunch and Dinner for 85 to 100 guests daily by myself, with help from servers to get food to residents hot and the way they individually required.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained new team members on food handling protocols and kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with management to create weekly menus that align with seasonal ingredients.
- Coordinated kitchen shifts to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Assisted in the development of new recipes, enhancing menu variety and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook
Shortys Bar and Grill
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High School Diploma -
O.S.C.V.I.
Owen Sound, ONSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Bishops Landing/ Best Western
02.2024 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Central Place Retirement Home
11.2019 - 02.2024
Cook
Shortys Bar and Grill
11.2015 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
O.S.C.V.I.