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Kenneth Galang

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than [Number] years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven [Type] skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Pizzeria Moretti
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

Cook Supervisor

A&W® Restaurants
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.

Crew Team Member

Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.

Cook

KFC Restaurant
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Tourism - Tourism Services Management - Travel Service

Seneca College
Newnham Seneca
01.2022

High School Diploma -

St Mary Catholic Secondary School
66 Dufferin Park Ave

High School Diploma -

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
North York, ON

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Resource Management
  • Pantry Restocking
  • Business Management
  • Staff Coordination
  • Menu Development
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Utensils and Equipment
  • Process Improvements
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Improvement
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Service Operations
  • New Hire Training
  • Performance Assessments
  • Made-To-Order Meals
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Effective Communications
  • Operations Management
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Inventories
  • Fine-Dining Expertise
  • Food Quality
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Plating techniques
  • Sauce preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Frying techniques
  • Grilling techniques
  • Butchery skills
  • Recipe creation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Pasta making
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation

Accomplishments

  • Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing with co-workers.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Achieved good reviews by completing a specific fine dining dish with accuracy and efficiency.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Chef

Pizzeria Moretti
09.2022 - Current

Cook Supervisor

A&W® Restaurants
09.2019 - 08.2022

Crew Team Member

Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
11.2018 - 02.2019

Cook

KFC Restaurant
01.2017 - 10.2017

Tourism - Tourism Services Management - Travel Service

Seneca College

High School Diploma -

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre

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