Kalito Smith
Scarborough,ON
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Jamaican Canadian Association
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Machine Operator Packer
Ivory Linen
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
- Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to protect employer reputation and boost customer satisfaction ratings.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
- Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
Line Cook
Baton Rouge
04.2010 - 11.2015
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Prep Chef
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Education
GED -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2014
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Menu Planning
- Collaborative Relationships
- Procedure Preparation
- Dish Preparation
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Consumption Estimates
- Company Quality Standards
- Food Safety Regulations
- Cooking Skills
- Portion Sizes
- Food Safety
- Team Management
- Kitchen Utensils
- Inventory Supervision
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Catering Oversight
- Event Planning
- Kitchen Preparation
- Create Recipes
- Verify Food Quality
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Culinary Trends
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef Manager
Jamaican Canadian Association
09.2016 - 02.2022
Machine Operator Packer
Ivory Linen
08.2015 - 01.2018
Line Cook
Baton Rouge
04.2010 - 11.2015
Prep Chef
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill
01.2006 - 12.2010
GED -
George Brown College
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