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Leanne Reid

Barrie,ON

Summary

Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining as well as large quantity. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

FOS 5 Cook

DND
Borden, Ontario
07.2017 - Current
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Large quantity cooking.
  • designed recipes for Ottawa to be used at all bases across Canada.

Cook

NPF
Borden, Ontario
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cooked for TGIT
  • Menu designed for TGIT
  • lead cook for Base Commanders coffee break
  • Lead cook for military banquets and dinners held at the officers mess.

Prep Cook, Banquet Cook

Best Western Hotel Orillia
Orillia, Ontario
05.2015 - 11.2017
  • Cooked meats, fish, poultry, or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying, or grilling.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Primary Sunday brunch chef.

Pan Am, Para Pan Am, Prep Cook

Sodexo
Toronto, Ontario
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Prepped food for the athletes in Athlete Village.
  • Prepared specialty foods for IOC.

Education

Red Seal Certified - Culinary

College of Trades
Ontario
09-2019

Culinary - Culinary

Liaison College
Barrie, ON
11-2015

Timeline

Cook

NPF
08.2018 - 03.2020

FOS 5 Cook

DND
07.2017 - Current

Pan Am, Para Pan Am, Prep Cook

Sodexo
06.2015 - 08.2015

Prep Cook, Banquet Cook

Best Western Hotel Orillia
05.2015 - 11.2017

Red Seal Certified - Culinary

College of Trades

Culinary - Culinary

Liaison College
Leanne Reid