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Johnathan Canning

Hammonds Plains,Nova Scotia

Summary

Chef offering 25 years of experience developing and implementing countless fish and shellfish dishes. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Faculty

NSCC Akerley Campus
10.2013 - Current
  • Facilitated many courses for culinary skills and culinary management programs.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Designed and developed a culinary garden where students can see their food from seed to the plate.
  • Coach for Team Canada Word Skills competition in Lyon, France.
  • Mentored new teachers in instructional techniques and classroom management strategies, improving overall faculty teaching effectiveness.
  • Led professional development workshops on effective teaching methods, contributing to a collaborative and knowledgeable faculty community.
  • Participated in curriculum development initiatives, ensuring course content remained up-to-date and relevant to industry standards.

Faculty

SAIT Polytechnic
09.2010 - 10.2013

Facilitated the apprenticeship program years 1-3, core pastry year 1.

Coached culinary skills alberta.



Executive Chef

Olives Restaurant
05.2007 - 09.2010
  • Designed kitchen and overall restaurant concept, Olives was a 200 seat modern Italian restaurant.
  • Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Executive Chef

Hotel Arts Group
04.2005 - 08.2007

Junior Sous Chef

Lumiere Restaurant
04.2004 - 04.2005

Apprentice Cook

Catch Restaurant
11.2001 - 03.2004

Cook

Sagamore Resort
04.2001 - 10.2001

Cook

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa
04.2000 - 10.2000

Education

Certified Chef De Cuisine - Culinary Management

SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB
05.2012

Red Seal - Culinary Arts

SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB
06.2004

Culinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Management

Culinary Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PE
04.2001

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Faculty

NSCC Akerley Campus
10.2013 - Current

Faculty

SAIT Polytechnic
09.2010 - 10.2013

Executive Chef

Olives Restaurant
05.2007 - 09.2010

Executive Chef

Hotel Arts Group
04.2005 - 08.2007

Junior Sous Chef

Lumiere Restaurant
04.2004 - 04.2005

Apprentice Cook

Catch Restaurant
11.2001 - 03.2004

Cook

Sagamore Resort
04.2001 - 10.2001

Cook

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa
04.2000 - 10.2000

Certified Chef De Cuisine - Culinary Management

SAIT Polytechnic

Red Seal - Culinary Arts

SAIT Polytechnic

Culinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Management

Culinary Institute of Canada
Johnathan Canning