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JOSE THOMAS

London,ON

Summary

Dedicated professional committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food quality. Skilled in training and motivating staff to elevate performance and achieve operational excellence. Demonstrated success in team leadership, effective time management, and multitasking capabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Supervisor

Amica Senior Lifestyles
Georgetown, ON
08.2023 - Current
  • Tailored special meals for customers with dietary needs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff to uphold high operational standards.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production, and presentation to meet quality standards.
  • Planned menus considering special dietary requirements for enhanced customer experience.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees on company programs.
  • Managed kitchen team, assigning tasks for efficient food production and timely meal completion.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in cooking and serving areas.

Sous Chef

The Bicycle Thief (Italian Restaurant)
Halifax, NS
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.

Kitchen Supervisor

Bistro 67
Oshawa, ON
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Planned menus while taking into account special dietary requirements.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Culinary Management

Durham College
Whitby, ON
04.2019

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Nutritional assessments
  • Quality control
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Food handling and inventory management
  • Multi-tasking and kitchen skills
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Staff coordination and goal achievement
  • Food industry experience
  • Passion for food service and quality

Certification

  • food handler’s certificate

Timeline

Kitchen Supervisor

Amica Senior Lifestyles
08.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

The Bicycle Thief (Italian Restaurant)
03.2020 - 07.2023

Kitchen Supervisor

Bistro 67
05.2018 - 02.2020

Advanced Diploma - Culinary Management

Durham College
JOSE THOMAS