Justine Aguila
Toronto,ON
Summary
Started off as part of the dish crew before moving up to Line cook, lead line cook, lastly prep cook. Offering 1 year of grill cooking experience, 1 year of leadership capabilities, 2 years of line cooking as well as nearly 1 year of prep cooking skills. Completed first aid certification, smart serve certification, sanitation certification, as well as food safety certification. Presenting over 3 years worth of both line and prep cook skills combined along with strong leadership skills and communication skills. Looking to expand skills and knowledge especially in a leadership role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
JOEY Restaurant Group
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Lead Line Cook
JOEY Restaurant Group
07.2021 - Current
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
George Brown College
200 King St E, TorontoSkills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Baking techniques
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Prep Cook
JOEY Restaurant Group
06.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
JOEY Restaurant Group
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
George Brown College
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