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Education
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Certification
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Johanna Taylor

Toronto,ON
Johanna Taylor

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style committed to working hard.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Boy Grocery

Cook
03.2024 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Eataly

Prep Cook
09.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Indigo Books & Music

Merchandiser
08.2019 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.

Saje Natural Wellness

Team Leader
08.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Perform all opening and closing duties from POS to banking each day
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.

Rick Davis Productions

Event Organizer
05.2016 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Help fabricate signs and sets for booths
  • Install various productions sets while leading a team
  • Work with in specific time lines to complete set up and take down booths for various events
  • Provide on site customer service in changing circumstances

Edible Arrangements

Team Leader
05.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Perform all opening and closing store duties from POS to kitchen
  • Provide personalized sales for various customers and events
  • Plan, organize and monitor activities according to priorities so team complete tasks on time
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Education

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

Graduate Certificate from Culinary Skills And Foundations
08-2023

University Overview

  • Graduation Dean's List, [First Semester][Second Semester]

Skills

  • Food Preparation & Packaging
  • Safe Food & Knife Handling
  • High Volume Fast Paced Work Ethic
  • Team Player with Great Communication
  • Allergy Awareness
  • Cooking techniques - Frier, Flat top, Grill, Ovens
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Organization

Certification

Canadian Food Handlers - 2023

First Aid & CPR - 2023

Smart Serve - 2023

Nutrition Literacy Food Allergens - 2023

WHIMS - 2023

Food Allergens - 2023

WSET Level 1 -2024

Respect & Inclusion in the Workplace - 2021

Interests

  • Stand-up Paddleboarding & Kayaking
  • Gardening
  • Roller Derby
  • Silversmith
  • Geo Catching

Timeline

Cook

Farm Boy Grocery
03.2024 - 07.2024

Prep Cook

Eataly
09.2023 - 11.2023

Merchandiser

Indigo Books & Music
08.2019 - 09.2022

Team Leader

Saje Natural Wellness
08.2017 - 04.2020

Event Organizer

Rick Davis Productions
05.2016 - 03.2020

Team Leader

Edible Arrangements
05.2015 - 09.2016

George Brown College

Graduate Certificate from Culinary Skills And Foundations
Johanna Taylor