Experienced line cook with 19 years in the food and hospitality industry. Can adapt to menu ideas and can be flexible.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Bowmans bar and grill
05.2024 - 04.2025
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality. Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity. Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports. Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate. High quality expediting skills. Can manage a team during high volume service.
Line cook/Key Holder
Summerhays Bar and Grill
03.2016 - 08.2024
BOH Line Cook/Opener/Keyholder
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality. Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity. Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports. Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Dairy/Frozen/Meat and Produce Associate
Walmart Superstore
07.2013 - 03.2016
Warehouse Stocking Associate/Team Leader Arranged product on shelves following merchandising guidelines. Broke down and discarded empty packaging and boxes after stocking products. Unloaded goods using hand trucks or other equipment to receive merchandise. Attached price labels to products and updated sales floor signs. Operated tracking scanners to update and maintain accurate inventory information. Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor. Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
Kitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
Boston Pizza
06.2013 - 08.2015
BOH Line Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate. Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports. Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware. Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity. Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures. Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Assistant Manager/Key Holder/Staff Trainer
Domino's Pizza
02.2011 - 08.2013
BOH Assistant Store Manager/Key Holder/Cash Handler/Designated Staff Trainer
Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism. Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management. Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers. Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction. Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
Education
Secondary School -
Monsignor John Pereyma
Oshawa, ON
Skills
Food Service
Ability to work at all stations including the line in small and large kitchen environments
Perform opening and closing duties of restaurant, contribute to a clean and safe environment
Time Management
Contribute to a safe work environment, reporting hazards and cleaning
Performing opening and closing duties of kitchen
Collaborate with others to ensure a clean kitchen and work areas at all times
Motivated, positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast paced environment
Food Handling
Experienced in training kitchen helpers
Food Safety
19 years of being in the food and hospitality industry
Supervising/Management Experience
Languages
English - Fluent
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Certification
Advanced Food Safety Handlers - Safecheck CAN June 2021 to June 2026 Advanced version of food safety handlers. Food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for food service establishment operators and front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. It covers important food safety and worker safety information including foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.
Mental Health Awareness - Safecheck CAN October 2022 to October 2025 Understanding of mental disability and handling and working with others with mental disabilities. Able to identify forms of mental illness and physical disabilities. Understanding and identifying workplace bullying.
AODA - Safecheck CAN December 2021 to December 2024 The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Able to work with persons with disabilities with utmost respect. Aswell as able to serve customers with disabilities.
WSP - Bloodborne Pathogens - Safecheck CAN August 2021 to August 2024 Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease and are present in human blood. I have the knowledge to deal with and handle situations that include blood to food contamination.
WSP - Slip and Fall Prevention - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 Identifying slip, trip and fall hazards and how to prevent and resolve them effectively. Able to maintain a clean environment so such hazards do not occur as often.
WSP - Personal Protection Equipment - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 The understanding the proper use of personal protection equipment and when it is necessary to use it.
The Respectful Workplace For Employees - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 To be able to assess workplace harassment and treat others with utmost respect for all other employees and employers under any circumstance.
WPS - Fire Extinguisher Safety - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 How to use a fire extinguisher safely. Knowledge of the different types of fire extinguishers. When to fight a fire or not fight a fire. Identifying types of fires.
Food Allergen Awareness - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 Understanding the different types of allergens and there causes and recognizing the effects. How to treat allergen customers food with the utmost care. As well as the know how to deal with a customer suffering an allergic reaction through basic first aid.
WHMIS 2015+GHS - Safecheck CAN July 2021 to July 2024 A comprehensive hazard identification system for workplace hazardous materials. WHMIS has been developed to aid in understanding changes legislation in Ontario and Canada.
Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid (Infant-Child-Adult) National CPR Foundation August 2021 to July 2023 Able to perform basic first aid to minor injuries in the workplace. Able to perform CPR chest compressions. Able to stabilize injured individuals until the arrival of EMT's.