JAMES ANDREW REID
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Motivated COOK with 10+ years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
EASY STREET DINER
Halifax, Nova Scotia
02.2020 - Current
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Line Cook
ARMVIEW RESTAURANT
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
COOK
MILL TAVERN
Toronto, Ontario
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Upper Tantallon, NS08-2006
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Inventory Management
- Line Management
- Server Communication
- Food Safety
- Recipe preparation
Timeline
Line Cook
EASY STREET DINER
02.2020 - Current
Line Cook
ARMVIEW RESTAURANT
06.2015 - 11.2020
COOK
MILL TAVERN
09.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
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