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Isabel Walker

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic Cook's Assistant with hands-on experience at Pomarosa Restaurant and North Pole Bakery. Worked in food preparation and ingredient organization, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Recognized for attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure, successfully serving many customers while maintaining exceptional food safety practices.

Personable and reliable candidate with strong passion for culinary arts and teamwork. Possesses foundational knowledge in food preparation and kitchen safety. Committed to contributing to well-organized kitchen environment and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality support.

Offering strong desire to learn and grow within professional kitchen setting. Brings ability to quickly grasp new cooking techniques and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and teamwork role.

Developed valuable skills in high-paced kitchen environment, focusing on precision, multitasking, and time management. Proficient in maintaining cleanliness, following recipes, and supporting kitchen operations effectively. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied and further developed.

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in food and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make a meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cook's Assistant

Co-op Student, Toronto, North Pole Bakery
02.2024 - 06.2024

Second semester gaining cooking and baking experience

• Cooked and prepared 200 Italian fried eggplant dishes for customers
• Filled and assembled over 200 arancini rice ball meals
• Stocked 40-pound boxes of food on shelves for storage

  • Adapted quickly to changing tasks within fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization for efficient kitchen workflow.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Supported chefs by following recipes and executing cooking techniques accurately.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.

Cook's Assistant

Co-op Student, Toronto, Pomarosa Restaurant
09.2023 - 01.2024

First semester gaining barista experience

• Cooked and prepared over 700 empanadas, alfajores, and Pico de Gallo
• Received orders from and served 400 customers
• Lifted and carried 50-pound boxes of food from the trucks into the restaurant
• Disassembled food-preparation machinery to clean the interior

  • Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization for efficient kitchen workflow.
  • Managed time effectively under pressure while completing multiple tasks simultaneously such as chopping vegetables, cooking side dishes, and washing dishes.
  • Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Education

Program H607 Cook II-Apprentice (advanced)

George Brown College, Toronto, Cook Apprentice
Toronto, ON
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Central Technical School, Ontario Secondary School
Toronto, ON
06-2023

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Food preparation
  • Ingredient preparation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Kayaking
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Bread Making
  • Participate in kickboxing as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness

Timeline

Cook's Assistant

Co-op Student, Toronto, North Pole Bakery
02.2024 - 06.2024

Cook's Assistant

Co-op Student, Toronto, Pomarosa Restaurant
09.2023 - 01.2024

Program H607 Cook II-Apprentice (advanced)

George Brown College, Toronto, Cook Apprentice

High School Diploma -

Central Technical School, Ontario Secondary School
Isabel Walker