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Kerry Otto

Kincardine

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Eurest Dining Services, excelling in efficient food preparation and service excellence. Proven multitasker with exceptional knife skills and a keen attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality meals for large events while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Eurest Dining Services Bruce Power
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • In charge of Baking, Cooking, Pizza making and Catering for 2000 + people
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Sales Associate

Beyond Wireless Rogers
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.

General Help

Compass Group Canada/ KDSS
10.2014 - 09.2020
  • Supported daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and increasing overall productivity.
  • Supported customer service efforts when needed addressing concerns or requests professionally.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Assisted in meeting project deadlines by effectively managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workload.
  • Handled cash and daily deposits

Education

No Degree - Executive Office Admin

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
09-2026

Diploma - Bookkeeping

Georgian College
Barrie
09-2019

High School Diploma -

Banting Memorial High School
Alliston, ON
06-2004

Skills

  • Service excellence
  • Culinary skills
  • Space organization
  • Efficient food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Inventory control
  • Team member training
  • Team oversight
  • Resource management
  • Health monitoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English

Timeline

Cook

Eurest Dining Services Bruce Power
05.2023 - 07.2025

Sales Associate

Beyond Wireless Rogers
06.2021 - 02.2022

General Help

Compass Group Canada/ KDSS
10.2014 - 09.2020

No Degree - Executive Office Admin

Georgian College

Diploma - Bookkeeping

Georgian College

High School Diploma -

Banting Memorial High School

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