Michelle Tetreault
Grand Forks,BC
Summary
Skilled Lead Line Cook with extensive experience in diverse restaurant settings. Expertise in culinary techniques, food safety, and team leadership to enhance kitchen efficiency. Proven track record in ingredient preparation, batch cooking, and plating, while maintaining high cleanliness standards. Committed to reducing waste and costs while delivering exceptional dishes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Station Pub
Grand Forks, British Columbia
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Implemented food safety standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations consistently.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes for diverse menus at a busy pub.
- Managed kitchen staff, delegating tasks to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
Dietary Cook
Silver Kettle
Grand Forks, British Columbia
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations in accordance with health regulations.
- Adapted recipes for special dietary needs, including allergies and health conditions.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors before storing them away.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
Lead Line Cook/Supervisor
Omega 2 restaurant
Grand Forks, British Columbia
03.2000 - 11.2010
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Mixed ingredients for batter or dough.
Education
GED -
Langley Education Centre
Langley, BC06-1996
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe execution
- Culinary techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Grill operation
- Baking fundamentals
- Pastry skills
- Sauce preparation
- Appetizer preparation
- Food assembly
- Food presentation
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Food safety knowledge
- Safe food handling
- Food safety monitoring
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen sanitization
- Workstation organization
- Workstation cleanliness
- Ordering and stocking
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Ingredients measuring
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Station Pub
08.2022 - 05.2024
Dietary Cook
Silver Kettle
02.2013 - 09.2016
Lead Line Cook/Supervisor
Omega 2 restaurant
03.2000 - 11.2010
GED -
Langley Education Centre