Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Justyna Milek

Justyna Milek

Brantford,ON

Summary

Seeking to obtain a rewarding and challenging position with a growth-oriented company that promotes a team environment and reaching the highest possible standards. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Prep Cook

Sociable Kitchen And Tavern
Brantford, ON
08.2017 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines and preventing crosscontamination.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Handled the proper storage of perishable ingredients according to food safety regulations, minimizing spoilage risk and upholding freshness standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

Sous Chef/Cook

Gus&Guidos Greek-Italian Restaurant
12.2009 - Current
  • Planned and prepared food for large and small groups, and simultaneous events (200+ guests)
  • Served lunch and dinners
  • Trained up new employees
  • Stored food properly
  • Planned and directed food preparation in a kitchen
  • Placed the orders and managed delivery.

Customer Service Representative and Cashier

OBI
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Communicated directly with customers by phone, electronically or face to face
  • Responded promptly and answered/resolved customer inquiries and complaints
  • Investigated and resolved service issues and/or product problems.

Education

  • Extensive knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • High Energy, positive team player with excellent work ethic; flexible and dependable
  • Expert in the structure and content of the Polish language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Russian language - communicative
  • Very attentive, giving full attention to customers, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and conveying empathy.
  • Able to quickly learn and clearly communicate regulatory guidelines
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Great attention to detail along with ability to follow given instructions
  • Solid time management skills with proven ability to function well under pressure
  • Food Technology University, Olsztyn, Poland

Skills

  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Sanitization
  • Quality Control
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Kitchen Staff Supervision
  • Food Storage
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Delegation and Task Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working

Certification

Certificate of Completion -Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

Timeline

Lead Prep Cook - Sociable Kitchen And Tavern
08.2017 - Current
Sous Chef/Cook - Gus&Guidos Greek-Italian Restaurant
12.2009 - Current
Customer Service Representative and Cashier - OBI
01.2003 - 01.2004
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Justyna Milek