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Ian Lawrence

Prince George,Canada

Summary

Culinary professional with extensive experience in menu development and kitchen staff management. Proven track record in coordinating events while accommodating diverse dietary needs. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction in high-pressure environments. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in unsupervised roles and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Worker

Swan Lake Market and Garden
Vernon, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Received and organized plant deliveries, including sorting and tagging trees and shrubs
  • Provided care instructions and product knowledge to customers
  • Maintained plant health through watering, pruning, and care
  • Loaded customer and commercial orders efficiently and safely

Line Cook

Sir Winston's Pub
Vernon, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Prepared a wide range of menu items in a fast-paced pub kitchen
  • Customized dishes for customers with allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Performed daily prep, equipment cleaning, and end-of-day closing duties

Chef de Partie

Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort
Vernon, Canada
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Ordered food and conducted menu costing to meet budget targets
  • Supervised and prepared catered events for breakfast and lunch service
  • Managed special dietary requests and ensured consistent food quality

Head Chef

Village Green Hotel
Vernon, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Directed all kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and daily specials
  • Designed and costed a full restaurant menu
  • Oversaw on- and off-site catering, food purchasing, and kitchen supply management

Class 1 Driver

Brant Holdings
Vernon, Canada
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Delivered various construction and landscaping materials using dump truck with pup trailer
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections and reported mechanical issues
  • Maintained accurate delivery records and coordinated logistics

Class 3 Driver / Carpenter

North Okanagan Roofing
Vernon, Canada
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Delivered construction materials to job sites across the North Okanagan
  • Installed doors, windows, stairs, and railings
  • Assisted foremen with framing and finish carpentry work

Class 3 Driver

Gala Poultry
Armstrong, Canada
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Operated single and tandem axle trucks for farm pickup routes
  • Weighed and invoiced loads directly to farmers
  • Helped with poultry loading and ensured safe transport

Education

Grade 12 -

Vernon Senior Secondary School
Vernon, BC

Culinary Apprenticeship Program -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Menu development and food costing
  • Kitchen staff supervision and scheduling
  • Event catering coordination
  • Customer service and communication
  • Dietary and allergy-specific meal preparation
  • Delivery routing and load management
  • Vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance
  • Team leadership and problem solving
  • Inventory management and ordering

Certification

  • Red Seal Certified Chef
  • Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
  • Food Safe Certification
  • WHMIS Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursery Worker

Swan Lake Market and Garden
01.2022 - 01.2024

Line Cook

Sir Winston's Pub
01.2016 - 01.2022

Chef de Partie

Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort
01.2012 - 01.2016

Head Chef

Village Green Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2012

Class 1 Driver

Brant Holdings
01.1991 - 01.1993

Class 3 Driver / Carpenter

North Okanagan Roofing
01.1988 - 01.1991

Class 3 Driver

Gala Poultry
01.1986 - 01.1988

Grade 12 -

Vernon Senior Secondary School

Culinary Apprenticeship Program -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

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