Jenn Duivenvoorde
Simcoe,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Officer
Sprucedale Youth Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Trained and supervised new staff to comply with food safety standards.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Helped and assisted staff to make sure food was served on time for Youth and Staff.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency and increased meal output.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Collaborated with staff to make sure Youth were always given proper diets during service. (Halals, diabetics, vegans, etc).
- Improved team communication through regular meetings and clear expectations, fostering a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and high-quality results.
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Burnt Brick Cafe
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Oversaw and created daily menu items for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Cook
Woodstock Private Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Made sure all therapeutic diets were made to proper consistencies for residents.
Education
Advanced Food Handlers -
Ontario Correctional Services College
Hamilton, ON08.2023
Cook Ll - Culinary Arts
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON06.2005
High School Diploma -
St Marys High School
Woodstock, ON06.1998
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Vendor Relations
- Foodservice Equipment
- Time Management
- Food Pairings
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Allergy Awareness
- Project Management
- HACCP Compliance
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Ordering Supplies
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Special Diets
- Food Presentation
- Hygiene Standards
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Service Officer
Sprucedale Youth Centre
11.2022 - Current
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Burnt Brick Cafe
06.2018 - 02.2022
Cook
Woodstock Private Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
Advanced Food Handlers -
Ontario Correctional Services College
Cook Ll - Culinary Arts
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St Marys High School
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