JOSE THOMAS
LONDON,ONTARIO
Summary
Professional dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food quality. Expertise in training and motivating staff to improve performance and achieve operational excellence. Proven track record in team leadership, effective time management, and multitasking capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Amica Senior Lifestyles
Georgetown, Canada
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, Canada
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, Canada
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, ON04.2019
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Nutritional assessment
- Quality control
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Communication and leadership
- Food handling and inventory management
- Multi-tasking skills
- Decision making and problem solving
- Goal achievement
- Food industry experience
- Passion for food service
- Time management
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