Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Imani Prescod

Toronto,ON

Summary

To seek a responsible and challenging position in an organization where I can pursue a career that provides opportunities for both professional and personal development. Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker Volunteer

Canada
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Cook and prepare dishes for a elderly patient
  • Administer medication at pacific times
  • Assist with household task
  • Provide companionship
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

First Line Cook

Wyndham Grand Hotel
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported head chef in executing daily specials that showcased culinary creativity while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse cuisine types and dietary restrictions while still delivering high-quality meals that met guest expectations.
  • Assisted in maintaining kitchen equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring proper functionality during service hours.
  • Minimized waste via effective planning, forecasting, and stock control.

Cook

Chefette Restaurant Limited
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Follow food safety protocols and FIFO
  • Communicate efficiently with work colleagues
  • Prepare hundreds of thousands Barbadian's favorite fast food menu items
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • 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.

Personal Support Worker

Barbados
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.

Line Chef

Savannah Beach Hotel Barbados
03.2019 - 03.2020

Create five star fine dining experience to local and international guest

  • Create menus and plating concepts
  • Prepare appetizers, entrée and desserts
  • Communicate efficiently with team members
  • Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by efficiently working across various stations within the kitchen as needed.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment by following strict food handling guidelines and regular cleaning schedules.

Cook

ESC Inc (Urban Kitchen, RB's)
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Transport and handle food material to the kitchen
  • Clean and sanitize working surrounding
  • Prepare various Caribbean dishes such as; roti, pizza, sandwiches

Cook

Carlton A1 Supermarkets
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Prepare and cook various menu dishes in a timely manner
  • Follow Food & Health and Safety Protocols
  • Exceed the customer's expectations

Education

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS

Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute
01.2018

General Proficiency -

Coleridge & Parry Secondary School
01.2016

Primary School -

Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary School
01.2011

Skills

  • Time & Task Management
  • Team Player and Leader
  • Good Communication
  • Goal Oriented
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Agriculture Is Food, 2nd, 2015
  • Interschool Fish Dish, 2nd, 2014
  • Opened a food business (The Sandwich Factory 246) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Started a Bajan catering business in Canada by the name of 'Cooking with Imani'

References

  • Mr Osei Prescod ( Construction Worker, Oxford) Contact Number; (647)2425834
  • Leona Earlington ( Travel Agent, VIP Group Trave;) Contact number ( 647) 908-7242

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Food Photography
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Volunteer Work

Timeline

First Line Cook

Wyndham Grand Hotel
09.2023 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker Volunteer

Canada
11.2022 - 10.2024

Cook

Chefette Restaurant Limited
11.2020 - 09.2021

Personal Support Worker

Barbados
08.2019 - 11.2020

Line Chef

Savannah Beach Hotel Barbados
03.2019 - 03.2020

Cook

ESC Inc (Urban Kitchen, RB's)
02.2019 - 03.2019

Cook

Carlton A1 Supermarkets
12.2017 - 09.2018

Primary School -

Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary School

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS

Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute

General Proficiency -

Coleridge & Parry Secondary School
Imani Prescod