Kath Arcilla
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced and skilled cook with a strong background in fast-paced kitchen settings. Demonstrates leadership and delivers top-notch dishes, prioritizing collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in menu planning, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Recognized for reliability and a results-driven approach to meet the ever-changing demands of the kitchen.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
- Design and prepare nutritious meals that accommodate the dietary restrictions and preferences of senior residents, including low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, and texture-modified diets.
- Ensure meals meet health, safety, and nutritional standards as outlined by dietitians and health regulations.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies while minimizing waste.
- Lead, supervise, and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, and food presentation.
Cook
Amica Lionsgate
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Performing food prep work and following dietary directions
- Prepare and cook meals and snacks following pre-set menus in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations to ensure meals are nutritious and appetizing
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prep Cook / Customer Service
Wholefoods Market
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, salads and pizza
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Providing excellent customer service and addresses the needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Line /Kitchen Prep Cook
OEB Breakfast Co.
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Provides excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests, the demonstration, preparation and execution of each menu item
- Works well in a fast-paced team environment
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Education
Professional Cook Level 1 -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC10.2024
Skills
- Food Safety
- Special diets
- Cooking techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Knife Skills
- Meal Preparation
Certification
Food Safe Level 1, Vancouver, BC, 01/01/24, 12/31/29
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
Cook
Amica Lionsgate
12.2022 - 05.2024
Line /Kitchen Prep Cook
OEB Breakfast Co.
11.2021 - 09.2022
Prep Cook / Customer Service
Wholefoods Market
08.2021 - 12.2022
Food Safe Level 1, Vancouver, BC, 01/01/24, 12/31/29
Professional Cook Level 1 -
Camosun College
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