Kerry Parish
Toronto,ON
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Lola Bar And Restaurant
06.2016 - 02.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels, adjusting orders accordingly.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, organization, ensuring safe, efficient workspace.
- Shopped for inventory
- Washed dishes
- Opening, closing duties, including cleaning, sanitizing work spaces, readying prep for other shifts
- Served meals to hungry patrons
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, organization, ensuring safe, efficient workspace.
Cook
Portaferry Hotel
03.2005 - 01.2011
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
Server
Mother's Spaghetti House
04.1989 - 02.1993
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Cashier/Stock Person
Warden Pharmacy
06.1985 - 01.1989
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Prevented loss by vigilantly monitoring potential theft or fraud situations instore.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Developed rapport with regular customers, offering personalized service that fostered brand loyalty.
- Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy by staying up-to-date on product pricing changes.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Education
No Degree - Hospitality Services Management
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ONHigh School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ONDental Assisting I - Medical Care
Everest College
04.2014
Skills
- Food spoilage prevention
- Recruiting and training
- Proper food handling
- Portion standards
- preparation of excellent standard of cooking
- Entree Preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Hospitality
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Special Events
- Recipe creation
- Grilling Techniques
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Inventory Oversight
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Team Management
- Menu development
- Braising Techniques
- Nutrition Principles
- Culinary math
- Allergen awareness
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Garnishing Techniques
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Menu Memorization
- Workflow Optimization
- Plating
- Food Preparation
- Employee Scheduling
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Special diets
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Training
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Lola Bar And Restaurant
06.2016 - 02.2024
Cook
Portaferry Hotel
03.2005 - 01.2011
Server
Mother's Spaghetti House
04.1989 - 02.1993
Cashier/Stock Person
Warden Pharmacy
06.1985 - 01.1989
No Degree - Hospitality Services Management
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Dental Assisting I - Medical Care
Everest College