Jillian Sarlo
Lakeview Montessori
Windsor,Ontario
1
Language
25
years of professional experience
Managed 20+ years of food service experience across schools, large-scale hotels, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
Work History
Executive Chef
5 Years 1 Month- Planned child-friendly menus aligned with nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions.
- Directed kitchen operations, maintaining consistent meal quality and timely service.
- Coordinated allergen-safe meal preparation for students with special dietary needs.
- Oversaw food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health standards.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and ingredient storage to reduce waste.
- Trained kitchen staff on portioning, prep procedures, and cleanliness expectations.
- Collaborated with school leadership to adjust menus for seasonal availability.
- Evaluated meal feedback and refined recipes to improve student acceptance.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
Dietary Aide
7 Years 1 Month- Prepared all nourishments daily for all patients
- Loaded retherm carts for serve
- Delivered and picked up finished meals to units
- Prepared and served Meals on Wheels in Niagara
Cafeteria Chef
3 Years 3 Months- Prepared all daily specials
- Ordered and received all products
- Maintained low food cost and minimized waste
LINE COOK
2 Years 11 Months- Prepared and assembled fruits, salads and sandwiches for 6 different outlets.
- Trained and supervised part-time help.
- Planned specials, assure quality control, and minimize waste.
DIETARY AIDE/LONG TERM CARE COOK
7 Months- Serve all residents
- Handle food orders
- Clean dining rooms for next meal
- Followed daily production sheets, these guidelines are instructed by Regional Health Ontario
LONG-TERM CARE COOK/DIETARY AIDE
4 Years 7 Months- Prepared specialized meals and desserts for 160 residents and for NCCC daycare facility.
- Recorded daily temperatures, followed special diet menus and kept daily food samples.
- Followed daily production sheets, these guidelines are instructed by Regional Health Ontario.
- Held a managerial position on weekends
CHEF DE PARTIE
11 Months- Organized the staffs daily routines and outlines
- Prepped daily and ran lunch service for up to 60
- Baked fresh bread, pastries and cakes daily always incorporating the vineyards various fruits and finest VQA collection.
Education
- BIOLOGY, HUMAN DISORDERS
Health Sciences
BASIC COOK - LEVEL 1
O.S.S.D.
- Adobe PhotoShop 5.5
- Image Ready 2.0
- Macromedia Director 6.5
Skills
High volume food production
Multi-tasking under pressure
Preparing all types of dietary restrictions
Quality control and minimizing waste
Problem solving
Scheduling
Ordering
Languages
English
Full Professional
Disclaimer
References & Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Executive Chef
Lakeview Montessori
09.2021 - 10.2026Read More
Dietary Aide
Niagara Health System
05.2014 - 06.2021Read More
Cafeteria Chef
Aramark Food Services
03.2011 - 06.2014Read More
LINE COOK
Great Wolf Lodge
04.2008 - 03.2011Read More
DIETARY AIDE/LONG TERM CARE COOK
Queenston Retirement Place
09.2007 - 04.2008Read More
LONG-TERM CARE COOK/DIETARY AIDE
Bella Senior Care Residence
02.2003 - 09.2007Read More
CHEF DE PARTIE
EastDell Estates Winery
03.2002 - 02.2003Read More
Lifetime Learning Centre
O.S.S.D.
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Liaison College of Culinary Arts
BASIC COOK - LEVEL 1
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Niagara College, N.O.T.L
from BIOLOGY, HUMAN DISORDERS
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