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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