Kyle Deakin
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Line Cook
Deane House
Calgary, Alberta
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared food items according to specified requirements.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and mes en place for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Prep Cook
CSEC
Calgary
10.2022 - Current
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Cook
SAIT
Calgary, AB
02.2022 - Current
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Took food orders from customers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and served hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed students in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Diploma - Professional Cooking
SAIT
Calgary 08.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB 05.2001 -
Skills
Inventory Management
Portioning
Ingredient Inspection
Kitchen Operations
Food Presentation
Food Safety
Food Rotation
Line Management
Problem-Solving
Supply Management
Cleaning and Organization
Kitchen Station Setup
Team Coordination
Crew Training
Customer Service
Timeline
Line Cook
Deane House
11.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
CSEC
10.2022 - Current
Diploma - Professional Cooking
SAIT
08.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
SAIT
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology
05.2001 -