Jaime Bastien
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic Kitchen help with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking, dishwashing and food safety. I have several years of experience and am a team player. I can work long-hours and am always available. I have finished schooling and am looking for a kitchen to work long-term. I am eager to learn and expand my skills and help with any tasks necessary.
Food Handler Certification Acquired.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Bar Pamplemouse
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Grilled hamburgers and meat sandwiches at quick rate
- Used deep fryer to prepare fries, acras and a variety of other deep-fryer meal
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Food Prep/Dishwasher
Olive And Gourmando
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs (sandwiches, salads).
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Maximized dishwasher efficiency by regularly inspecting and performing minor maintenance on the machine when necessary.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada06.2019
Skills
- Excellent Dishwasher
- Fast Paced Food assembly
- Safe food handling
- Fast Line-Cook
- Punctual, Available at Short-Notice
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Bar Pamplemouse
05.2022 - 08.2023
Food Prep/Dishwasher
Olive And Gourmando
06.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Concordia University
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