Gryphon Dumont
Strathroy,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Restaurant Cook experienced in fast-paced kitchen environments. Contributed to menu development and optimized kitchen workflows, enhancing overall dining experiences. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills while maintaining high food quality and hygiene standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line cook
Clock tower bistro inn
Strathroy, Ontario
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw pizza station operations, ensuring ingredient preparation, topping assembly, cooking, and consistent food quality.
- Prepare and cook menu items across multiple kitchen stations, including pizza, salads, appetizers, and desserts
- Support the main cooking line during busy service periods, assisting other stations and taking over responsibilities
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Streamlined storage organization to enhance accessibility of necessary items for kitchen operations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for kitchen operations. and reported supply needs to management.
- Onboarded new cooks on kitchen routines and food handling to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Baked breads, cakes, pies, and other pastries per the chef's specifications.
House Cleaning
Frank Youth Centre
Strathroy, ON
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Organized and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms to create clean, germ-free environments for clients.
- Used proper chemicals and cleaning materials to optimal dilution and cleaned specific surfaces following client requests
- Applied proper chemicals and cleaning materials at optimal dilution to ensure effective surface cleaning per client specifications.
- Trained new volunteers on safety procedures and service expectations to enhance team readiness and service quality.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate time frame.
- Executed tasks based on supervisor instructions and met deadlines.
- Trained new volunteers on procedures, safety, and service expectations.
- Contributed to event readiness by coordinating setup activities., Arranged tables and chairs for events to create an inviting atmosphere., and Assisted in dismantling event setups to efficiently clear the venue. of community and public events.
- Facilitated community engagement by offering guidance and resources to members. and assistance to community members.
Babysitter
Ashley Veens
Strathroy, ON
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls
- Assisted children with personal hygiene routines such as bathing and changing diapers. and personal needs by changing diapers, bathing and feeding
- Oversaw children's activities to maintain a safe environment during playtime. and daily routines for Ashley Veens family.
- Kept home organized by regularly tidying and cleaning living spaces. in home areas by organizing and tidying up regularly.
- Provided emotional support to children by comforting them during challenging moments. and resolved conflicts with calm, patient guidance.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to household instructions and preferences.
- Guided children through conflicts with calm, patient support to foster emotional development
- Supervised children attentively while parents were away to ensure their safety..
Labourer
BM Carpentry
Strathroy, ON
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Stacked firewood for winter preparation at various locations., Executed various landscaping tasks to enhance outdoor spaces., Installed drywall in residential and commercial settings to create finished walls., Installed flooring materials in homes and businesses for aesthetic appeal.
- Maintained lawns, flower beds, and shrub areas on landscape work sites.
- Planted trees, flowers, and turf using proper soil and watering methods.
- Removed weeds, debris, and litter to enhance appearance and accessibility of paths and open grounds.
- Stacked firewood for winter preparation at various locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Some College (No Degree) - Trades/ Baking
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
SarniaSkills
- Menu preparation
- Pizza station
- Food safety
- Food safety practices
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Quick Learning
- Problem Solving
- Calm in high-paced environments
- Stress management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Kitchen station management
- Food preparation
- Design thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Active listening
Timeline
Line cook
Clock tower bistro inn
08.2025 - Current
Labourer
BM Carpentry
06.2020 - 06.2020
House Cleaning
Frank Youth Centre
01.2020 - 10.2024
Babysitter
Ashley Veens
01.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Some College (No Degree) - Trades/ Baking
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology