Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Karen Wygergangs

Corunna,ON

Summary

Safety-conscious Food Preparation Worker with 5 years of experience in foodservice. Skilled in overseeing food levels and handling basic cooking responsibilities. Recognized for creative presentation methods to deliver consistent and appealing dishes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Preparation Worker

RCSS
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal time
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.

Daycare Assistant

YMCA of SWO
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Cared for 3-12 children ages 1 to 11.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Hapitality And Tourism Management

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Tray Assembly
  • Decision Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Kitchen Station Restocking
  • Weighing and Measuring
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Portioning and Packaging
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
  • Salad Creation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Hygiene practices

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Food Preparation Worker

RCSS
06.2021 - 03.2024

Daycare Assistant

YMCA of SWO
11.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Hapitality And Tourism Management

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Karen Wygergangs