Outdoors, hunting, fishing
Mark Banns
Cook
Campbell River,BC
Summary
With over 30 years in the food service industry, notably at the Department of National Defense (DND), I excel in operational efficiency and team leadership. Demonstrated achievements include managing numerous multi million dollar budgets and leading large teams to exceed client expectations in high-stakes environments. Skilled in food safety compliance and renowned for exceptional communication, I drive tasks to completion on time and on budget.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Snr Cook
Elements Camp Cook & Medic Services
06.2024 - Current
- Organized and prepared menus, cooked and served food items in compliance with management and customers requirements.
- Delivered high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and visually appealing dishes.
- Responsible for ordering, storing and managing inventory, maintaining all stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to shipping shortages and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Managed kitchen staff and budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Camp senior medic.
Snr Logistiks Coordinator
Department Of National Defense DND
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed, Supervised a team of 50 pers from multiple trades for all Unit Logistical support, at home or while deployed around the world for Canadian Ship.
- Communicated and collaborated with other department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall CAF objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, significantly reducing setup times and eliminating scheduling conflicts.
- Managed resource allocation by adhering to detailed inventory management systems, ensuring projects had necessary materials without overstocking.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve logistical efficiency.
- Managed and maintained financial systems to assess and comply with cost control measures.
Food Services Officer
DND
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Manager of 2 million budget, controlled all expenditures, revenue recoveries and labour.
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed 100 staff consisting of military and civilian personal.
- Oversaw all Food Services production for CFB Comox, 2 dining facilities serving 800 meals daily. Controlled expenditures and boosted recoveries by managing food and labour costs.
- Maintained compliance with Government policies and procedures for food quality, amounts and safety, collective agreements and sanitation.
- Collaborated with senior management to plan and execute successful catering events, PM Visits, Airshow and many VVIP Functions, all exceeding client expectations and driving repeat business.
- Food Service Contract monitor for annual Quadra Cadet Camp.
Operations Chief, West Coast Navy
DND
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Oversaw all Food Service purchasing, production, staffing, and service in 6 dining facilities.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance. Responsible for $8 M budget and staff of 200.
- West Coast Navy senior Technical Assistant to Command on all food service issues.
Education
Cook Journeyman, Red Seal Certification
05.2001 -
- Professional Development Studies: Military Leadership, Courses, Primary Leadership 1993, Intermediate Leadership 2005, Advanced Leadership 2007,
- Kitchen Facility Management 2007,
- OFA 3 2024
High School Diploma -
05.2001 -
Skills
30 Years in Food Service Industry
Intimate knowledge of Food Preparation, handling, storing and production Demonstrating operational efficiency
Multitasking capabilities
Excels at communicating, outstanding customer service
Organized, on time, on budget,
Dedicated to job and position
Food Safety Compliant,
Outgoing positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Contract Manager for Quadra Cadet Camp, managed 200 staff serving over 4000 meals daily.
- Chosen as Senior Food Service Officer Instructor for class of 20 Jnr Officers @CFSAL Borden for 90 day tasking.
- Naval Boarding Officer for 12 years and multiple deployments.
- Represent CAF at Calgary Stampede, 4 consecutive years, tasked to dine with Prime Minister Harper at Calgary stampede.
- Completed numerous functions for Prime Ministers, Presidents, VIP's and Senior Military personal.
Interests
Languages
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Snr Cook - Elements Camp Cook & Medic Services
06.2024 - Current
Snr Logistiks Coordinator - Department Of National Defense DND
06.2015 - 02.2018
Food Services Officer - DND
05.2010 - 07.2015
Operations Chief, West Coast Navy - DND
05.2007 - 07.2010
CAF School Of Logistics - , Cook Journeyman, Red Seal Certification
05.2001 -
Northumberland Secondary - High School Diploma,
05.2001 -