Jacob Blundon
Ottawa
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated culinary professional with extensive experience leading kitchen operations, training new staff, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety. Currently training to become a Chef de Partie, with a proven ability to manage high-paced service environments, optimize food cost control, and enforce allergen protocols. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. Adept at inventory management, staff training, and executing precise closing procedures. Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous learning, ready to bring leadership and efficiency to any kitchen environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
JOEY Rideau
10.2024 - Current
- Currently in Training to become a Chef De Partie.
- Lead station operations with a focus on precision, efficiency, and food quality during high-paced service.
- Read and call out orders, ensuring smooth communication and timely execution across the kitchen.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues on the line to maintain consistency and uphold service standards.
- Oversee late night prep and closing duties, including station breakdown, dish pit shutdown, line reset, and end of day reporting through Zenput.
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization at all times, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Enforce strict allergen protocols, guaranteeing the safety and satisfaction of every guest.
- Train and mentor new team members post initial onboarding, reinforcing standards of excellence and consistency.
- Prioritize food quality and cost control by managing portions, minimizing waste, and upholding presentation standards.
Closing Manager
Mill Street Brewpub
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Work in all positions in the kitchen including, Flatbread, Grill, Fryer/Salad and Sauté. Responsible for closing/opening duties and checklists.
- Manage and direct line throughout service and organize expo.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, and clean all kitchen equipment such as grill, deep fryers, pizza ovens, merry chefs. Additional cleaning tasks included operating and closing dish pit, sweeping/mopping, sanitizing all prep areas and food windows.
- Regular Prep responsibilities/emergency prep during service as well as stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Store Associate
Pet Circus
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Entrusted with opening and closing duties, ensuring the store’s readiness and security.
- Managed communications through phone and email, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and prompt response.
- Processed online orders with accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering and tracking fish and reptile livestock.
- Maintained pristine conditions in the aquatic and reptile sections, feeding animals and monitoring water quality.
- Handled customer complaints and resolved issues swiftly, including special-order replacements.
- Conducted regular inventory and expiration checks, ensuring product quality and minimizing waste.
Manager
Smoke's Poutinerie
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Proficient in Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Skip the Dishes services, as well as dealing with customer complaints and resolving issues.
- Responsible for opening and closing, as well as locking up and activating security systems.
- Process weekly food orders and take daily inventory.
- Practice food safety protocols while preparing food as well as ensuring a safe and clean prep environment
- Knowledge of proper safety and sanitation principles.
- Maintain and clean deep fryers, HVAC system, stove and refrigerators.
Fast Food Worker
Harvey's Restaurant
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided fast, friendly, and accurate service in a high-paced environment.
- Operated drive-through systems, managing orders efficiently and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Prepared food items following strict quality and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation during busy service hours.
- Managed inventory, monitored stock levels, and ensured timely restocking of supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
- Handled customer orders and special requests with attention to detail and care.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON09-2019
Skills
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- High Standards of Cleanliness and Organization
- Strong Focus on Food Quality, Cost and Control
- Allergen Safety and Attention to Detail
- Time Management Under Pressure
- Problem Solving and Quick Decision Making
- Inventory Management and Stock Control
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Customer Service and Issue Resolution
- Product Knowledge and Ordering
- Adaptability and Willingness to Learn
Languages
English
Certification
- WHMIS Safety Certificate 2024
- Food Handlers Certificate 2024
- AODA Training
Timeline
Line Cook
JOEY Rideau
10.2024 - Current
Closing Manager
Mill Street Brewpub
03.2023 - 03.2024
Store Associate
Pet Circus
01.2022 - 03.2023
Manager
Smoke's Poutinerie
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fast Food Worker
Harvey's Restaurant
01.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
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