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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LETTER CARRIER
Canada Post
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - Current
Strengthened community ties through consistent, friendly interactions with customers along assigned routes, fostering trust and positive relationships between postal service and its patrons.
Assisted with training new hires in proper mail handling procedures, safety protocols, and route navigation techniques for optimal performance.
Maintained safe driving practices while navigating various weather conditions and traffic situations on assigned routes.
Managed time effectively to complete all scheduled deliveries within expected time frames, ensuring consistent service levels for customers.
Carried double shoulder bag weighing as much as 50 pounds. Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 600 customers per shift to deliver letters to businesses and apartment buildings.
FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
Skip The Dishes, Doordash
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - Current
Managed 15-25 deliveries per shift simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Communicated proactively with management about potential issues or delays in delivery times.
Collaborated with restaurant staff or other food establishments to confirm orders and coordinate delivery times.
Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
Educated customers on menu offerings, upselling items when appropriate for increased revenue generation.
BAKER
Airline Caterers, Goddard Catering Group
Piarco, Trinidad And Tobago
09.2019 - 07.2021
Improved production efficiency by streamlining baking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare large quantity of products according to recipes.
Maintained clean and sanitary work environment by adhering to strict food safety standards.
Consistently met tight deadlines for as many as 4 special catering orders per day while maintaining high-quality product presentation.
Assisted with inventory management and cost control, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
PASTRY CHEF INTERN
Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Spa & Beach Resort
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
01.2019 - 08.2019
Collaborated with head chef to design seasonal dessert menus, aligning with current food trends and customer preferences.
Contributed to overall kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow during peak business hours.
Ensured consistent product delivery by adhering to standardized recipes and portion control guidelines. Scaled and mixed large quantities for production of 500 breads, 250 plated desserts and 16 bakery window menu items on resort.
Maintained clean and organized workstation, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for optimal food safety.
Received positive feedback from customers regarding both taste and presentation of pastries served at events or in-store purchases.
BAKER
Reds Kitchen And Bar, Square One Mall
Mississauga, ON
05.2018 - 07.2018
Coordinated food production, preparing 8 rotating bakery window items from scratch, including pies, tarts, muffins, sourdoughs, restaurant menu items like ice cream, cheesecakes, and English muffins. Mass production of pastry and cookie doughs for delivery to other restaurant locations in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Supervised all safety and sanitation procedures for work area, refrigerators, and equipment.
Coordinated inventory supply and storage to maintain freshness of all ingredients while providing careful oversight to reduce wastage by 3%.
Provided superior customer service to promote guest satisfaction, brand loyalty and consistent revenue.