Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Kathryn Burtenshaw

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Looking to obtain a part time position. Available Monday through Friday after 3pm and occasional weekends.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Early Childhood Educator

WATERLOO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
06.2016 - Current
  • Preparing and implementing classroom learning experiences
  • Managing/supervising student behavior
  • Developing and handing out materials to aid the learning process
  • Assisting in reviewing student progress through assessments
  • Keyholder - responsible for opening and closing of school
  • Maintaining a professional appearance
  • Communication with parents - Able to express in a professional manner.

Kitchen Manager

East Side Mario's
Kitchener, ON
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Staff training/monitoring during shifts
  • Responsible for maintaining area
  • Stocking products
  • Quality assurance
  • Insuring all preparation of items as per company/health standards
  • Completing inventory and ordering products and ingredients to meet weekly production quotas
  • Creating staff schedule to maintain consistency and staffing levels
  • Inspecting products to ensure that quality standards are met
  • Providing customer service and building relations to ensure repeat business
  • Cleaning and maintenance of establishment according to health and safety.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.

Line Cook

Mother's Pizza and Spaghetti house
Kitchener, ON
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for maintaining area
  • Stocking products
  • Quality assurance
  • Preparation of all pizza related items as per company standards.

Baker/Team member

City Café Inc
Kitchener, ON
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Measuring and mixing ingredients accurately to produce quality baked goods
  • Completing inventory and ordering products and ingredients to meet weekly production quotas
  • Extensive knowledge and experience using a fire stone oven; able to adjust heat according to flame and product being processed
  • Creating staff schedule to maintain consistency and staffing levels
  • Inspecting products to ensure that quality standards are met
  • Bank deposits and money handling done on a daily basis
  • Providing customer service and building relations to ensure repeat business
  • Cleaning and maintenance of establishment according to health and safety.

Commissary Supervisor/Assistant Manager

JC Vending
Kitchener, ON
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Researching quality and price of supplies to determine which product to order while keeping the kitchen on budget
  • Organizing the kitchen and fridges to make driver pick-ups more efficient
  • Following industry standards to ensure that proper food handling methods were used
  • Inspecting food and packaging to ensure products meet standards for freshness and quality
  • Scheduling staff hours, arranging for holiday time, and providing relief when staff called in sick
  • Providing excellent customer service to increase sales and promote future business.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained standard operating procedures for all commissary operations.
  • Ensured that all food items were stored properly according to health regulations.
  • Planned and scheduled work assignments for staff in accordance with customer needs.

Bartender/Server

Lyric
Kitchener, ON
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for proper alcohol handling and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items
  • Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor; assists with receipt of deliveries.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.

Education

College diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Conestoga College
06.2015

Resurrection Secondary School
01.1995

Skills

  • Capable of planning and implementing activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children (5 years)
  • Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently
  • Focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stable, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations
  • Well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skill
  • 5 years of experience working in a fast paced, high security environment
  • Google Docs
  • Food Handling
  • Classroom Management
  • Training & Development
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid, 2018
  • RECE, 2017

Additional Information

  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10 years of experience working in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently
  • Focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stable, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations
  • Well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proven success in troubleshooting and exceeding production quotas.
  • Commitment to workplace safety; First Aid and WHMIS trained
  • Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people.
  • Success in initiating, & maintaining strong interpersonal relations.
  • Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with the general public
  • Umab, Cpi training
  • G Drivers License
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • Smart Serve certified

Timeline

Registered Early Childhood Educator

WATERLOO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
06.2016 - Current

Kitchen Manager

East Side Mario's
06.2014 - 01.2015

Line Cook

Mother's Pizza and Spaghetti house
04.2014 - 06.2014

Baker/Team member

City Café Inc
01.2011 - 01.2014

Commissary Supervisor/Assistant Manager

JC Vending
01.2007 - 01.2010

Bartender/Server

Lyric
01.1995 - 01.2001

College diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Conestoga College

Resurrection Secondary School

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