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Certification
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John Lee

Toronto,ON

Summary

Adept Cook with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations at Chris Hui through expert food preparation and strong organizational skills. Excelled in maintaining high sanitation standards and mastering knife skills, contributing to a significant improvement in service efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional customer service by consistently delivering quality meals under tight deadlines.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Mikami Okonomiyaki
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • 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.

Cook's Assistant

Cosmos Sheung
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
  • Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Frying
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Certification

Food handler

First aid

Smart serve

Timeline

Cook

Mikami Okonomiyaki
01.2022 - 12.2023

Cook's Assistant

Cosmos Sheung
07.2021 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

George Brown College
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