James Tashjian
Toronto,ON
Summary
Hard worker, with plenty of work experience both paid and volunteer in various positions in demanding server work and labor intensive kitchen environments. Primarily skilled in customer care and service positions. Great with people and providing customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Counselor/Assistant Chef
Rooks to Cooks
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Created a dynamic curriculum to teach students how to cook
- Helped students host their own restaurant event at the end of the camp period by training them to become servers, chefs, and hosts to those who booked dinner reservations
- Served food during events alongside students
- Facilitated communication between back of house and front of house during events
- Organized the ingredients and equipment necessary for the days cooking demonstrations.
Nursing Home Floor Maintenance Staff/RSA
Caressant Care
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Took orders and fed residents during meal times
- Helped residents with miscellaneous room tasks, such as making beds, and tidying closets
- Worked maintenance position, taking on various housekeeping tasks such as painting and landscape upkeep
- Took on the responsibilities of housekeeping and sanitary assurance during COVID-19 outbreaks
- Helped maintain a safe environment where both residents and family felt safe during the pandemic.
Server and Line Cook
Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Helped in servicing customers during weddings, large plated events, and festivals
- Took orders and served paying customers
- Periodically in charge of taking care of most kitchen maintenance tasks
- Operated heavy dishwashing machinery
- Assisted head chefs in the kitchen with cooking and food prep for large events and festivals
- Trained volunteers in handling kitchen tasks during large events
- Assisted with table prep and setup for daily events
- Took on a number of roles including: Server, line cook, and setup during the Ottawa Annual Greek Fest, hosted by the Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre.
Kitchen Cook
Lake Champion - A Young Life Camp
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Served and assisted customers in placing orders and communicated with back of house on special requests
- Prepared tables in the main hall for camp meals and activities
- Assisted head chefs in preparing meals for over 1000 camp residents three meals a day
- Helped keep the kitchen clean and sanitary before meal.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON03.2027
Skills
- Food Handling
- Dining Area Maintenance
- Guest Relations
- Food Preparation
- Order Management
- Team Collaboration
- Quick Learner
Certification
Food Handlers Certification
First Aid
Smart Serve: In Progress
Timeline
Student Counselor/Assistant Chef
Rooks to Cooks
04.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Home Floor Maintenance Staff/RSA
Caressant Care
03.2020 - 08.2022
Server and Line Cook
Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre
04.2016 - 04.2018
Kitchen Cook
Lake Champion - A Young Life Camp
02.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
York University
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