Jacob Novinka
Port Dover,ON
Summary
Energetic outgoing with experience at Eire Beach Hotel, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional food presentation and teamwork. Skilled in cooking and maintaining a clean workspace, efficient meal preparation. Recognized for multitasking and delivering quality under tight deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Eire Beach Hotel
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Prep Cook
Fatback BBQ
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Played key role in special events catering, ensuring high-quality food production under pressure.
Education
GED -
Simcoe Composite School
Simcoe, ON06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive and professional
- Food plating
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Cooking
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- snowboarding
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Timeline
Cook
Eire Beach Hotel
05.2021 - Current
Prep Cook
Fatback BBQ
06.2016 - 09.2021
GED -
Simcoe Composite School
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