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Jennifer Van Hart

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Port Cunnington Lodge, excelling in menu planning and event coordination. Proven track record in kitchen management and staff supervision, fostering a collaborative environment. Adept at inventory management and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring memorable dining experiences.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Port Cunnington Lodge

Jafe Coture
01.2021 - 01.2024

Sous Chef, Catering weddings, line cook, organization, and serving, menus and such, food prep.

Butter and Basil Catering

Christina Quinn
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the property, resulting in a consistently welcoming environment for residents and guests.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for family members and guests, leading to hassle-free trips and enjoyable experiences.
  • Assisted with event planning and execution, ensuring successful gatherings that left lasting impressions on attendees.
  • Collaborated with other household staff members to ensure cohesive operation of all domestic matters.
  • Sous Chef, wedding catering, food order and prep and execution on dinners or any events
  • Cooking and hiring and supervising staff


Applebees

James
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Kitchen supervisor
  • food orders and prep
  • handling money as in tip out

scheduling

British Arms Pub

Frank Tou
04.2014 - 02.2016

KItchen Manager

Scheduling and time in and out sheets

Food ordering and menus

Money handling and tip out

Prep and cook

cleaning and organization

Hiring and Firing

Cooking, line cook

Sous Chef

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

FIsh Bowl

Louise
03.2005 - 03.2010

Kitchen manager, Sous Chef

Traveled and trained new staff and opened new locations

Food ordering and making meuns

Food prep

Money handling

Inventory

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen management
  • Event coordination
  • Staff supervision
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Cost control
  • Customer service

Languages

English

Timeline

Port Cunnington Lodge

Jafe Coture
01.2021 - 01.2024

Butter and Basil Catering

Christina Quinn
01.2019 - 01.2024

Applebees

James
03.2016 - 02.2018

British Arms Pub

Frank Tou
04.2014 - 02.2016

FIsh Bowl

Louise
03.2005 - 03.2010
Jennifer Van Hart