Michael Peart
Montreal,QC
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as dynamic leader in high-pressure [Type] restaurant settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Poutinneville Beaubien
Rosemont, Quebec
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Server
Dover Downs Hotel And Casino
Dover, Delaware
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
- Cleaned outdoor eating area and indoor dining room by wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and restocking napkin dispensers.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
Grill Cook
Del Friscoes
dollard des ormeaux, Quebec
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cleaned and organized all line stations when needed.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintain proper temperature and humidity levels for meat products.
- Kept cases and shelves clean and well stocked.
- Cleaned meat aisles, storage areas and work areas, following all health and safety guidelines.
- Trimmed, rotated, culled, crisped and watered produce to maintain freshness and attractiveness.
- Proofed dough and baked breads, cookies and other bakery products.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes, cookies and special occasion trays.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Restocked salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Education
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
National School Of Technology
Fort Lauderdale Florida01.2006
Associate of Science - Professional Cooking
Riverside Technological Centre
Lasalle Quebec01.1994
Skills
- Food rotation
- Portioning
- Garnishing
- Food presentation talent
- Food spoilage prevention
- Kitchen sanitation
- Ingredients measuring
- Food preparation
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Cooking
- Ingredient preparation
- Food processing
- Kitchen organization
- Teamwork
Timeline
Line Cook
Poutinneville Beaubien
03.2018 - 02.2020
Server
Dover Downs Hotel And Casino
05.2015 - 12.2016
Grill Cook
Del Friscoes
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
National School Of Technology
Associate of Science - Professional Cooking
Riverside Technological Centre