- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Road Trips
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Lesia McLean
Caledon,Ontario
Summary
Experience at Souperlicious, excelling in ingredient selection and food preparation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and train staff, while implementing sanitation practices. Recognized for developing innovative menu items and maintaining high-quality standards, contributing to a collaborative and productive kitchen environment.
Experienced with food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Utilizes culinary skills to support head chefs and ensure efficient kitchen operations. Knowledge of ingredient sourcing, team collaboration, and consistently delivering quality dishes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chef
Souperlicious
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring quality and consistency of dishes served.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize workflow and improve service efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Supported head chef in menu planning, contributing creative ideas for diverse offerings.
- Implemented food safety standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures, ensuring dishes met quality standards before serving.
Production Supervisor
Juici Beef Limited
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in production workflows.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing material flow and reducing waste.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to staff members.
- Developed training materials to support onboarding of new employees in production processes.
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Coordinated scheduling of production activities to meet demand while optimizing resource allocation.
Level 1 Machine Operator/Production Line Team Leader
Juici Beef Limited
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and consistent quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and performing basic troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment use, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, ensuring timely production flow.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased productivity rates.
- Oversaw machine setup and adjustments to meet varying production requirements effectively.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.
Spiral Packer
Juici Beef Limited
01.2003 - 02.2017
- Operated packaging machinery to efficiently seal and label products for distribution.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance production efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Trained new employees on proper packing techniques and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels of packaging materials.
- Implemented improvements in packing procedures, reducing material waste and enhancing productivity.
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product handling and quality control.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized workspaces and streamline packing processes.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and adherence to quality standards prior to shipment.
- Trained new employees on packing techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lennon High
Clarendon, JamaicaSkills
- Ingredient selection
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Culinary trends
- Kitchen management
- Sanitation practices
- Safe food handling
- Cooking techniques
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 31 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 31 in the preparing export orders to several Caribbean Countries.
Certification
- Food Safety System Certification - Implementation Training Course (ISO 22000 V5
- Technological Solutions limited - Sanitation and Safe Food Handling Practices Certificate
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- HACCP Sensitization Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Souperlicious
01.2022 - 11.2024
Production Supervisor
Juici Beef Limited
01.2021 - 02.2022
Level 1 Machine Operator/Production Line Team Leader
Juici Beef Limited
04.2018 - 01.2020
Spiral Packer
Juici Beef Limited
01.2003 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Lennon High