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Jamie Frink

Amherstview

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Smoke and Sow, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Proven track record in inventory management and menu planning, achieving significant cost savings while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. Committed to delivering exceptional food presentation and quality.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Smoke and Sow
04.2024 - 10.2025
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.

Cook

Cold Snap Chippery
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Head Chef

Yukon Provisions
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ernestown Secondary School
Odessa, ON

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Cook

Cold Snap Chippery
10.2024 - 04.2025

Sous Chef

Smoke and Sow
04.2024 - 10.2025

Head Chef

Yukon Provisions
05.2023 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Ernestown Secondary School

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