MOSES MCKENZIE
Newmarket,ON
Summary
Hardworking with years of cooking experience bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
San Antonio Seafood restaurant
Woodbridge
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized and coordinated food preparation, menu catering, and cooking activities in the kitchen.
ON-SITE CATERING CHEF
BIG CITY CATERING
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO
01.2022 - 01.2023
- DEMONSTRATES HIGH PERSONAL INTEGRITY, BUSINESS ETHICS AND TAKES EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE CONSISTENTLY, OVER-SEE ONSITE EVENT OPERATIONS AND CLEANLINESS, USES CONFLICT/RESOLUTION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS WITH OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
CULINARY ARTIST (CHEF)/ PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONTARIO GOLDEN CHEFS LTD
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- PRODUCTION OF ICE SCULPTURES AND FRUIT & VEGETABLE SCULPTURES, DELEGATING SETUP OF CLIENT LOCATIONS
RESTAURANT CHEF/ GRADE-MANGER
HOLLAND-AMERICA CRUISE LINE
01.2013 - 01.2015
- OVERSEE DAY-TO-DAY OF THE CULINARY operations IN THE FIVE DIAMOND RESTAURANT AND GRADE-MANGER PANTRY, (V.I.P LOUNGE SETUP) AND ENSURE HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK PRACTICES.
CULINARY ARTIST (CHEF)/ PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONTARIO GOLDEN CHEFS LTD
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO
01.2005 - 01.2012
- PRODUCTION OF ICE SCULPTURES AND FRUIT & VEGETABLE SCULPTURES, DELEGATING SETUP OF CLIENT LOCATIONS
SENIOR FIRST COOK/ GRADE-MANGER
DELTA AIRPORT WEST HOTEL
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
01.2005 - 01.2007
- PREPARATION OF STAFF MEAL, A LA CARTE DINNER, BUFFET (LUNCH&DINNER)AND BANQUETS PRODUCTION OF SCULPTURES FOR BUFFET DISPLAY
Education
REFRESHER COURSE IN FOOD PREPARATION -
01.2018
RUNAWAY BAY H.E.A.R.T HOTEL AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (JAMAICA) COMMIE CHEF -
RUNAWAY BAY H.E.A.R.T HOTEL AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (JAMAICA) FOOD PREPARATION LEVEL 1 -
PAPINE SECONDARY SCHOOL (JAMAICA) SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATION -
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Demonstrative skills
- Honest
- Dependable
- Hard-working
- Committed to high quality work
- Ice sculptures
- Fruit and vegetable sculptures
- Butcher
- A la carte service
- Buffet service
- Commi-chef experience
- Cutting and preparing meats
- Making fruit and vegetable sculptures
- Making salad and various salad dressings
- Pastry making
- Making various desserts
- Making pastry
- Making breads and buns
- Range cooking
- Breakfast and lunch service
- Preparing stocks, soups, and sauces
- Banqueting
- Menu development
- Food Storage
- Sanitation Standards
- Waste Reduction
- Special diets
Accomplishments
- 2010 TORONTO CULINARY SALOON GOLD AND BRONZE MEDALS (LIVE AND FRUIT DISPLAY)
- 2008 TORONTO CULINARY SALOON SILVER MEDALS (LIVE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CARVING)
- 2007 TORONTO CULINARY SALOON GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS (LIVE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE AND ICE CARVING)
- 2006 TORONTO CULINARY SALOON SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS (ICE SCULPTURE AND FRUIT DISPLAY)
- 2004 TWO TIMES SILVER MEDALLIST AT THE JAMAICA CULINARY ARTS COMPETITION
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References
References can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Lead First Cook
San Antonio Seafood restaurant
05.2023 - 05.2024
ON-SITE CATERING CHEF
BIG CITY CATERING
01.2022 - 01.2023
CULINARY ARTIST (CHEF)/ PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONTARIO GOLDEN CHEFS LTD
01.2015 - 01.2018
RESTAURANT CHEF/ GRADE-MANGER
HOLLAND-AMERICA CRUISE LINE
01.2013 - 01.2015
CULINARY ARTIST (CHEF)/ PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONTARIO GOLDEN CHEFS LTD
01.2005 - 01.2012
SENIOR FIRST COOK/ GRADE-MANGER
DELTA AIRPORT WEST HOTEL
01.2005 - 01.2007
REFRESHER COURSE IN FOOD PREPARATION -
RUNAWAY BAY H.E.A.R.T HOTEL AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (JAMAICA) COMMIE CHEF -
RUNAWAY BAY H.E.A.R.T HOTEL AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (JAMAICA) FOOD PREPARATION LEVEL 1 -
PAPINE SECONDARY SCHOOL (JAMAICA) SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATION -
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