Justin McLaren
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
LoneStar Texas Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
- Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
- Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
- Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Boston Pizza
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
- Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
- Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
- Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Supervisor
A&W Restaurants
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a timely manner
- Complete daily paperwork as required
- Ensures the well being and safety of customers and staff
- Make decisions to balance key goals high quality, speed and cost control continually meeting production demands and standards for food quality, service times, and service experience
- Train and coach staff as directed by Management
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Cook/Shift Leader
Score Pizza
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Open the store including patio setup & restocking inventory
- Duties included taking orders, answering questions, and cashing out customers on the cash register
- Kitchen duties included preparing dough, portioning toppings, and cooking pizzas
- Dedicated to quality: Characteristics of food that is acceptable to consumers
- Multitasking: Ability to cook, prep, restock, greet & serve customers
- Shift lead: Direct other employees through their daily routines and interact with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience
Cook/Baker
Wolfe Island Bakery
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Assisted baker/chef as and when required, preparing meals & pastries
- Greeted customers & provided information regarding bakery products
- Combining ingredients after strict measurements, developing recipes, decorating cakes, & maintaining a clean kitchen workspace
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Education
Web Design & Graphic Design
Academy Of Learning College
Kingston, ON09-2014
Highschool
Loyalist Collegiate And Vocational Institute
06-2010
Skills
- Ability to safely lift up to 80 lbs
- Food presentation
- In-depth knowledge of Food Processing & Safety Regulations
- Outstanding Negotiation & Customer Service Skills
- Experience Supervising and Training others in a food-service setting
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Lead & Follow Instruction without Supervision
Certification
- 2019 Safe Food Handlers Certification.
- 2011 Smart Serve Certification.
Timeline
Line Cook
LoneStar Texas Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Boston Pizza
03.2021 - 11.2021
Supervisor
A&W Restaurants
12.2019 - 02.2021
Cook/Shift Leader
Score Pizza
06.2016 - 12.2019
Cook/Baker
Wolfe Island Bakery
05.2013 - 09.2015
Web Design & Graphic Design
Academy Of Learning College
Highschool
Loyalist Collegiate And Vocational Institute
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