Lailand Koss
Whitehorse,Yukon
Summary
To continue to use my passion for cooking. To make to a full time career in the hospitality industry. To take on new challenges within the hospitality industry
Top-notch Job Title with solid background in creating innovative and delicious dishes. Proficient in food preparation and staff training. Offers excellent time management skills and works well under pressure.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Westmark
- Responsible for maintaining quality of food, daily preparation of products, assist with banquets when needed, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
1st Cook
SummitCamps at Victoria Gold Mine
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Preparing all aspects of dinner menus and maintaining the standards set by summit and chef. Completing daily haccap logs, supervising staff, maintaining proper rotation and storage of products.
- Maintained high-quality standards by consistently preparing dishes according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Ensured adherence to health codes through regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Streamlined communication within the culinary team by establishing clear expectations regarding daily responsibilities and overall goals.
- Implemented effective time management strategies, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity during busy shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff members, ensuring they were well-versed in kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by diligently following proper sanitation practices when handling allergens or raw ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Sous Chef
Sodexo at Minto Mine
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Preparing and serving high quality meals for up to 150 people. Training and supervising all staff members. Placing and receiving of orders. Maintaining a profitable food cost. Planning of menus and ensuring that all haccap, temperature logs, safety reports and weekly audits are completed. When the gm is unavailable was responsible for the daily office duties and supervision of all staff including janitorial and housekeeping, also dealing directly with the client HR about any issues.
Sushi Cook
Save On Foods
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Trained in making sushi, sandwiches, salads
- Tracked daily inventory
Cook & General Helper
Outland
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Breakfast cook, assisted the chef where ever else was needed
- Menu preparations
- Cleaned customers rooms, took out garbage and washed bedding
Meat Cutter
Real Canadian Superstore
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Cut meat while maintaining a full case
- Filled both fresh and frozen show case to aid in a better shopping experience for the customers
- Tracked daily inventory
Cook & Waiter
Jarvis Street Dinner
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepping and Prepared meals to order
- Opening and closed the kitchen and dining room, washing dishes
- Covered all shifts within the restaurant including server, cook, dishwasher
- Inventory and portion control, placed and received grocery orders
Cook
Tominoes
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Prepping and Prepared meals to order
- Opening the kitchen, washing dishes
Butcher
Stacey's Butcher
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Open and closed the shop while supervising other staff members
- Assisted customer with their orders
- Meat cutting and sausage making
Chef and Sous Chef
Coast High Coutry & Gold Rush Inn
07.2007 - 06.2012
- High end cooking, including organizing and managing all aspects of the ordering, accountability of products.
- Prepped, prepared and plated meals on the outdoor BBQ during the busy summer operations.
- Supervised and trained new members of the kitchen staff.
- Set up and preparation for the banquet services
Chef & Co-Owner
Big Sky Bistro, Manitoba
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Planned full course menu, research and ordering of products.
- Staff hiring, on the job training, schedules for both kitchen and servers
- Planning, preparing and budgeting for buffets, catering (150-200 ppl)
- Monitored restaurant finances and reporting to co-owners
- Ensured food quality and portion control
- Worked with provincial inspectors to ensure with labor law, health and Safety, workers compensation and liquor laws
Education
Honors Diploma - Culinary Careers
Lethbridge Community College
01.2002
1st Year Cooking Certificate - undefined
Lethbridge Community College
01.2001
High School Diploma - High School Education
Minnedosa Collegete Institute
Minnedosa, MB06.2000
Skills
- Maintain food costs and portion control
- Ordered and received food orders
- Hire and maintained staff
- Good interpersonal skills in working with people of all backgrounds
- Able to multitask
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Food safety certificate
Whimus certificate
Timeline
1st Cook
SummitCamps at Victoria Gold Mine
05.2023 - 12.2023
Sous Chef
Sodexo at Minto Mine
09.2019 - 08.2022
Sushi Cook
Save On Foods
08.2017 - 10.2017
Cook & General Helper
Outland
01.2017 - 03.2017
Meat Cutter
Real Canadian Superstore
06.2015 - 02.2017
Cook & Waiter
Jarvis Street Dinner
12.2014 - 06.2015
Cook
Tominoes
09.2014 - 03.2015
Butcher
Stacey's Butcher
09.2012 - 09.2014
Chef and Sous Chef
Coast High Coutry & Gold Rush Inn
07.2007 - 06.2012
Chef & Co-Owner
Big Sky Bistro, Manitoba
04.2005 - 12.2006
Line Cook
Westmark
Honors Diploma - Culinary Careers
Lethbridge Community College
1st Year Cooking Certificate - undefined
Lethbridge Community College
High School Diploma - High School Education
Minnedosa Collegete Institute
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