Mark Agaton
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
05.2024 - Current
- Spearhead exclusive off-menu items tailored for events.
- Directed multiple event formats according to client desires; canapes, seated dinner, à la carte, family style.
- Handled food orders and inventory for the events department.
- Expressed freedom with food platters and food plating.
Jr. Sous Chef
Craft Beer Market
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Direct team operations during service and functions.
- Versatile; was capable of working any station when needed.
- Trained and developed a team that had no previous kitchen experience.
- Executed day-to-day preparation of proteins and produce, enhancing kitchen operations.
Line Cook
Craft Beer Market
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Cross-trained within a month.
- Learned all dishes and the correct specs for those dishes.
- Used previous experience to help with efficiency.
Function Prep
Craft Beer Market
12.2022 - 02.2023
Sous Chef
LOV Restaurant
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed team operations during preparation and service activities..
- Competent in directing restaurant activities in Head Chef's absence.
- Ensured that the quality of the dish met company standards before serving.
- Learned inventory, invoices, and other paperwork.
Line Cook
Piano Piano
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Cross-trained within a month.
- Versatile; was capable of working any station when needed.
Line Cook
LOV Restaurant
11.2019 - 09.2020
Dishwasher
LOV Restaurant
10.2019 - 11.2019
Maintenance Worker
Bayview Golf & Country Club
Thornhill, Ontario
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Painted interior walls using appropriate paints to maintain a neat appearance.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged toilets and leaking faucets.
- Performed general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and waxing floors.
- Monitored building security systems to ensure proper functioning of alarm systems.
Education
Accounting program -
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario01.2016
High School Diploma -
Brebeuf College School
Toronto, Ontario01.2013
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Event catering
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Event Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
05.2024 - Current
Jr. Sous Chef
Craft Beer Market
03.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Craft Beer Market
02.2023 - 03.2023
Function Prep
Craft Beer Market
12.2022 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Piano Piano
12.2021 - 06.2022
Sous Chef
LOV Restaurant
09.2020 - 12.2022
Line Cook
LOV Restaurant
11.2019 - 09.2020
Dishwasher
LOV Restaurant
10.2019 - 11.2019
Maintenance Worker
Bayview Golf & Country Club
06.2014 - 10.2019
Accounting program -
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Brebeuf College School
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