Megan Longlade
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a passion to further extend culinary experience in a creative atmosphere. Team oriented and eager individual looking to work with those willing to share their knowledge and wisdom in the industry of culinary arts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Papi's Steakhouse
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
Senior Cook
IRONWORKS Kitchen
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Follows Chef's instructions thoroughly while giving input when needed.
- Manages different stations on the line one day a week while in school full-time.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctioning appliances.
- Sets up the station by preparing food and ingredients for both lunch and dinner service and learning new menu items daily.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
Cook
Old Bakery Cafe
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Manages preparation of a la carte items as well as custom catering and assisting in the bakery when needed
- Assisted in training and giving input on daily, weekly and monthly features
- Always managed time adequately as well as making sure everything was up to food and sanitation standards
Line Cook and Banquet Cook
Elm Hurst Inn & Spa
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Multitasking was a top priority as well as testing and evaluating new methods of cooking
- Ability to follow recipes and create recipes from scratch including soup du jour, vinaigrettes and dressings, desserts, entrees, etc
- Experience at this establishment includes buffets, banquets, weddings, prep, garde manger, expediter
Team Leader/Cook
Boston Pizza
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Extensive knowledge of POS systems as well as the duties for each role assigned
- Ability to cook line at lunch and dinner as well as prep, scullery, temps and pulls, pre-close/close and delivery
Line Cook
Swiss Chalet
11.2020 - 03.2021
Pizza Cook and Kitchen Help
Finkle Street Tap and Grill
06.2020 - 03.2021
Line Cook
A&W
07.2018 - 11.2020
Education
Ontario Diploma - Culinary Management
Fanshawe College
London, ON08-2024
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll DCI
Ingersoll06.2020
Young Chef
Culinary Chef Foundation
Skills
- Time management and multitasking
- Strong leader and team player
- Computer skills and software
- Inventory oversight
- Kitchen organization
- Safety management
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Allergen awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Papi's Steakhouse
01.2024 - Current
Senior Cook
IRONWORKS Kitchen
02.2023 - 01.2024
Cook
Old Bakery Cafe
07.2022 - 02.2023
Line Cook and Banquet Cook
Elm Hurst Inn & Spa
08.2021 - 02.2022
Team Leader/Cook
Boston Pizza
03.2021 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Swiss Chalet
11.2020 - 03.2021
Pizza Cook and Kitchen Help
Finkle Street Tap and Grill
06.2020 - 03.2021
Line Cook
A&W
07.2018 - 11.2020
Young Chef
Culinary Chef Foundation
Ontario Diploma - Culinary Management
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll DCI
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