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Leila Core

Peterborough,ON

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

The Seasoned Spoon
09.2022 - Current
  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of 20 student staff.
  • Conducted and managed inventory for cafe and kitchen.
  • Placed orders through both large food suppliers (such as ONFC and Sysco) and small local businesses.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Created and maintained schedules for staff and tasks.
  • Assisted Cook in planning a seasonal menu on a daily rotation.
  • Participated in strategic planning for a the Cafe as a non-profit, member owned co-op.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Lead educational workshops on cooking and food security.

Coordinator

GOOSE International Camp
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented programming for ~90 international high school aged campers during 3 2-week overnight programs on the Trent University campus.
  • Communicated with conferencing staff to ensure all meals and accommodation were provided.
  • Managed a staff of 10 students, including international and ESL students.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers across geographical and language barriers regarding their campers and the program.
  • Supervised camper and team safety and liaised with campus security to ensure all protocols were followed.
  • Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
  • Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
  • Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.

Line Cook

Revelstoke Cafe
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Program Director

Unicamp Of Ontario
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented summer programming for children's camps, youth camps, and family camps, as well as special programming.
  • Oversaw the care of up to 80 children and youth at a time in an overnight camp setting.
  • Coordinated meals and snacks with kitchen staff throughout the summer.
  • Hired and oversaw a team of 15-20 program staff including junior staff and middle managers.
  • Developed and supported a counsellor in training and leader in training program.
  • Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate continued support for programming.
  • Ensured both Camp and Public Health COVID-19 policies were followed in order to achieve a COVID-19 free summer!


Assistant Cook

Unicamp Of Ontario
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted Head Cook in meal planning for up to 100 campers.
  • Provided accommodation for various special diets.
  • Lead the kitchen team on Head Cook's days off.

Prep Cook

Freshii
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous And Gender & Social Justice Studies

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
04.2022

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Food Safety
  • Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Cooking

Certification

  • Standard First Aid and CPR/AED level C
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • Hungry for Income: Fighting Food Insecurity Course

Timeline

Coordinator

GOOSE International Camp
04.2023 - 09.2023

Kitchen Manager

The Seasoned Spoon
09.2022 - Current

Line Cook

Revelstoke Cafe
04.2022 - 08.2022

Program Director

Unicamp Of Ontario
04.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Cook

Unicamp Of Ontario
07.2019 - 08.2019

Prep Cook

Freshii
04.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous And Gender & Social Justice Studies

Trent University

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