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Matthew McClean

Lindsay,ON

Summary

Dedicated cook bringing 10 years of experience in restaurant environments. Respectful team player skilled at communicating and bringing a detail-oriented approach to food preparation. Aware of the importance of cost and time management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Eggsmart
Lindsay, Ontario
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.

Cook

Pie Eyed Monk
Lindsay, ON
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operated ovens, fryers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Cook/Dishwasher

Pane Vino
Lindsay, ON
04.2017 - 05.2023
  • Worked under two young and talented chefs, both in 2017 and 2022. I was responsible for preparations, as well as creating pizzas, desserts and salads.
  • I was responsible for kitchen cleanliness, dish and closing duties.

Cook

Grand Experience
Lindsay, ON
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Worked in take-out and sending out orders for delivery and pickup, as well as resolving complaints and creating rapport with customers.

Cook

Smitty's
Lindsay, ON
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for all aspects in this kitchen including; preparation, as well as working busy dinner service as well as morning service. I chose to leave in April 2017 and returned in February 2018.
  • Closing duties. replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fenelon Falls Secondary School
Fenelon Falls, ON
06.2007

Further Development in Science And Mathematics

Lindsay Adult And Alternate Education Centre
Lindsay, ON
06.2010

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Fine Dining
  • High volume production capability
  • Team-oriented

Hobbies/Interests

Music, guitar, reading, writing, mountain biking.

Timeline

Lead Cook

Eggsmart
01.2024 - 03.2025

Cook

Pie Eyed Monk
03.2022 - 09.2023

Cook

Grand Experience
08.2018 - 08.2020

Cook/Dishwasher

Pane Vino
04.2017 - 05.2023

Cook

Smitty's
08.2014 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Fenelon Falls Secondary School

Further Development in Science And Mathematics

Lindsay Adult And Alternate Education Centre
Matthew McClean