Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Jakyb Dorcas

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with managers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

1st Cook

Horizon North
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Completed Daily FLHA and “Don't Walk By” Paperwork
  • Expedited orders during peak service times, working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
  • Assisted in training new kitchen staff members, fostering teamwork and skill development within the team.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Reduced food waste by effectively managing inventory and implementing proper food storage techniques.

1st Cook

Royal Camps
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

1st Cook

Leopold's Tavern
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Expedited orders during peak service times, working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Residential Framer

MCCOOL BUILDERS
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Properly Filled out daily FLHA/Hazard ID
  • Assisted Foreman with assigned tasks
  • Participated in regular safety training sessions ensuring a safe working environment for all team members involved in residential framing projects.
  • Reduced waste on job sites by efficiently planning material usage for optimal utilization of resources.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship by regularly inspecting completed framing for proper alignment, squareness, and adherence to building codes.
  • Minimized errors in construction by diligently studying architectural plans and specifications prior to starting the framing process.

Skills

  • Culinary skills
  • Organizational cleaning skills
  • Physical strength
  • Customer engagement
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor property care
  • Team management
  • Bartending
  • Proficient in residential development
  • Efficient loading and unloading
  • Power Tools
  • Hand Tools
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer skills
  • High Pressure Environment

Certification

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Common Safety Orientation
  • Food Safety

Timeline

1st Cook - Horizon North
11.2023 - 10.2024
1st Cook - Royal Camps
01.2022 - 07.2023
1st Cook - Leopold's Tavern
01.2020 - 01.2022
Residential Framer - MCCOOL BUILDERS
03.2017 - 06.2019
Jakyb Dorcas