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Nelson Omere

Chef
Etobicoke,ON
Nelson Omere

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. I am proficient in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations and offering deep understanding of food safety.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Costco Wholesale
Etobicoke, ON

Service Deli Clerk
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Costco Wholesale
Etobicoke, ON

Front End Cashier Assistant
11.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Restocks workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management.
  • Gives the manager an hourly report on lot updates.
  • Keeps the register terminal area and store clean and orderly.
  • Handles cash, card, check, gift card and coupon transactions for customer purchases.
  • Makes sure the vestibules in the building are well stocked for the usage of the members.

Jack Astor's
Toronto, Ontario

OYAP Apprentice(COOK)
02.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Prepare food ingredients to be used for the next day
  • Assist chefs and line cooks when it gets busy
  • I observed experienced cooks performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
  • Assisted fellow OYAP apprentices in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were in good working order.
  • Assisted in the preparation and clean-up of work areas to maintain a safe and clean environment.

TDSB
Toronto, ON

Culinary Assistant
07.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Followed recipes to create nutritious meals for students.
  • Received orders, restocked stations and requested new items.
  • Kept costs under control with proper portioning and minimal waste during cooking
  • Planned menus and ordered specific foods to meet medical restrictions.
  • Recommended appropriate pre, during and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual team practice and competition.

Education

Humber College
Toronto, ON

from Professional Cook
06-2025

University Overview

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ON

High School Diploma
06-2024

University Overview

Skills

  • Cleanliness and Sanitation
  • Measuring and Portioning
  • High Hygienic Standards
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Basic Cooking Methods
  • Effective Communication
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Food Preparation
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Price Verification
  • Display Setup
  • Payment Processing
  • Cash Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Customer Service
  • Plating and presentation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu development
  • Knife Skills
  • Professional Appearance
  • Training abilities

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Student Ambassador Award
  • MVP (boys senior soccer team)
  • Forrest D Young Award
  • CALC Winter Classic-Soccer (silver medal)
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Interests

Soccer

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternship

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Service Deli Clerk
Costco Wholesale
07.2024 - Current
OYAP Apprentice(COOK)
Jack Astor's
02.2024 - 06.2024
Front End Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale
11.2023 - 07.2024
Culinary Assistant
TDSB
07.2023 - 08.2023
Humber College
from Professional Cook
Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma

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