Disciplined Cook committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation for high level dining restaurants. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Familiar with diverse culinary, pastry and baking techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Schofields Bistro
Port Dover, ON
06.2023 - Current
Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Cashier
Ron's Nofrills
Hagersville, ON
12.2022 - 06.2023
Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
Cook
Leisure living retirment home
Jarvis, ON
04.2020 - 11.2022
Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
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.
Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
House Cleaner
Ashley Putt
Hagersville, ON
01.2021 - 05.2022
Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
Exercised extreme caution when cleaning historic homes with original wood and sensitive surface materials.
Scrubbed walls with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove marks or stains.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haggersville Secondary School
Hagersville
10-2024
Skills
Grilling
Surface Cleaning
Recipe-Based Cooking
Supply Restocking
Food Presentation
Sanitation
Order Verification
Dish Preparation
Customer Service
Food Handling
Fine Dining
Cutting and Slicing Techniques
High Volume Production Capability
Cleaning and Organization
Portion Control
Culinary Art
Food Handler Certification
Certification
Food handlers
Timeline
Cook
Schofields Bistro
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
Ron's Nofrills
12.2022 - 06.2023
House Cleaner
Ashley Putt
01.2021 - 05.2022
Cook
Leisure living retirment home
04.2020 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Haggersville Secondary School
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