Leonardo Guimaraes
Third Cook
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable, consistently delivering exceptional performance in the face of interruptions and competing demands. Goal is to secure a challenging role as a dishwasher, utilizing honed skills. Possess 1 year of hands-on experience as a seasoned Production Technician, specializing in inspecting and testing finished products and performing maintenance tasks like making minor equipment adjustments. Recognized for tech-savviness, outstanding safety record, and proven track record of increasing efficiency while reducing costs. Adept at maintaining and monitoring physical inventories and generating comprehensive reports on equipment status.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Ballard Power Systems
04.2024 - Current
- Manufacture fuel cell components following manufacturing processes
- Assemble and test fuel cell stacks complying with the detailed instructions
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on production machinery
- Adhere to safety and quality standards and raises issues as appropriate
- Collect data, organize, and maintain records on a daily basis
- Follow work and communication procedures
- Contribute to a high-performance work team environment
Steward and Prep-cook
The Keg Restaurant
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Operate dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, pots, and pans
- Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment and work areas
- Assist with food preparation, such as blending soups, washing and peeling vegetables and shellfish
- Adhere to safety and sanitation standards at all times
Steward and 3rd Cook
Nita Lake Lodge
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Collect the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment from Stewarding Supervisor
- Assist in the set up and break down of service areas for all special functions (buffet, barbecue, etc)
- Cleans stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators, and using cleaning solutions, brushes and wash cloths
- Washes utensils, such as pots, pans, and trays by hand using cleaning detergents
- Washes dishware, glasses, and cutlery by hand or machine
- Occasionally polishes utensils
- Drains dries and stacks items after washing
- Assist with food preparation, such as blending soups, washing and peeling vegetables and shellfish
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Comunication
Universidade Catolica Dom Bosco
Brazil03.2017
Skills
- Change management
- Training and development
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Quick learner
- Positive learning process
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Following Instructions
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Active listener
- Quality Control
- Machine Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Continuous Improvement
- Assembly line experience
- Data Entry
- Production Optimization
- Product Assembly
- Cleaning
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Safe Food Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
- Francis Masculino, Suis Chef, Nita Lake Lodge, 604 902 7809
- Frank Lu, Executive Chef, Nita Lake Lodge, 778 887 8999
- Aadnane Smiri, Executive Chef, Howe Sound Restaurant, 604 966 8677
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Outdoor Sports
My favourite outdoor activity is visiting parks, fields, playgrounds, riverbanks, forests and different other natural places to enjoy the outdoors. I often visit beautiful parks, large playgrounds, rare botanical gardens, lakes or riverbanks and other beautiful natural places to enjoy the celestial grace of nature while also walking or riding a bicycle for a while. It gives me an excellent opportunity to go outside and do some exercise while also unwind my mind.
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Catered local Charity Ball for dozens of prestigious guests, including local politicians and celebrities.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.
Timeline
Production Technician
Ballard Power Systems
04.2024 - Current
Steward and Prep-cook
The Keg Restaurant
08.2023 - 11.2023
Steward and 3rd Cook
Nita Lake Lodge
03.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Comunication
Universidade Catolica Dom Bosco
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