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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, ON
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Ingersoll DCI
Ingersoll
06.2020

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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