Kevin Chester
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Northland Properties Corporation, excelling in kitchen management and team leadership. Proven track record in inventory control and food safety, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at training staff and executing high-quality dishes under pressure, consistently exceeding client expectations in catering events.
Experienced with high-volume kitchen environments, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Northland Properties Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Supported head chef in daily kitchen operations, fostering efficient workflow.
- Learned various cooking techniques and kitchen equipment usage for meal preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in workstations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Participated in inventory management, assisting with stock rotation and replenishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
Kitchen Supervisor
Northland Properties Corporation
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Coordinated daily food preparation activities, optimizing workflow for timely meal service.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Line Cook
Northland Properties Corporation
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients for diverse offerings.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Etobicoke Secondary
06-2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Ingredient knowledge
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen management
- Ordering and requisitions
- Equipment usage
Accomplishments
Successful store opening as certified trainer of two Moxies locations in British Colombia and Boston, Massachusetts.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
Food Handling
CPR
Timeline
Sous Chef
Northland Properties Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
Northland Properties Corporation
04.2017 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Northland Properties Corporation
07.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Central Etobicoke Secondary
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