Jonathan Kuehn-Reishus
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record, mastering butchery skills and leading teams to culinary excellence. Demonstrated expertise in station oversight and safe food handling, ensuring high-quality meal services for over 200 guests. Excelled in optimizing kitchen operations and fostering teamwork, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and return business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Pyro
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured seamless inventory transfer by collaborating with multiple departments.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
Cook
Cactus Club Cafe
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Sous Chef
Braven
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Responsible for butchering all proteins. And ensuring proper par levels.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- During Rogers Place events, we faced dinner services for 200+ regular dining guests, alongside private parties of 30+ guests.
- Directly oversaw the majority of services by calling the line and jumping in to help different stations as I saw needed.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Cook
Sabor
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Contributed effectively to operations within a compact five-member culinary team.
- Managed dinner services effectively with a capacity of 200+ attendees.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Cook
Bistecca
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Honed technical skills and mastered all stations.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Cook/Supervisor
Alberta Hotel/Toast Fine Catering
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Coordinated routine operational tasks in the kitchen.
- Ensured on-schedule delivery of quality products to meet inventory standards.
- Directed a team of 12 individuals to ensure kitchen cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB12.2014
Highschool Diploma -
Salisbury Composite High School
06.2014
Skills
- Station oversight
- Ordering
- Safety management
- Safe food handling
- Butchery skills
- Teamwork and leadership
Timeline
Sous Chef
Pyro
02.2024 - Current
Cook
Cactus Club Cafe
04.2023 - 03.2024
Sous Chef
Braven
07.2019 - 02.2024
Cook
Sabor
02.2017 - 07.2019
Cook
Bistecca
09.2016 - 02.2017
Cook/Supervisor
Alberta Hotel/Toast Fine Catering
08.2013 - 09.2016
Culinary Arts Diploma
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Highschool Diploma -
Salisbury Composite High School