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Nicole Bilous

Nicole Bilous

Calgary,AB

Summary

Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering 20 years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level line cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Dishwasher, Salad Alley, Prep Cook

Olive Garden

Closed and opened the DMO, prepped sauces and pasta, filled in places on line when needed

  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Pizza, Grill, Saute, Fry, Cold, Dishwasher

Joyce On 4th
  • Ran weekend brunch, ran dinner rush, closed kitchen,
    filled out night shift kitchen paperwork.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.

Saute, Fry and Cold Cook

Jukebox Burgers

Opened the kitchen in the mornings, ran the sauté, fry and cold station over lunch, ran the line alone between lunch and dinner service.

  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Sauté Chef/Breakfast Cook

Heart & Crown

Opened the kitchen in the mornings, ran the sauté station over lunch, ran the line alone between lunch and dinner service. Opened the kitchen for breakfasts on the weekends, ran breakfast from both sauté and grill station

  • Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards by taking proper precautions to deliver high-quality food timely and simultaneously.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and made sauces to prepare food for service.
  • Followed instructions to cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.

Smoked meat station

Grumans Deli

Opened the kitchen in the mornings, prepped for the day ahead, ran line for breakfast and sliced the smoked meat for sandwiches during lunch

  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Breakfast Line Cook

Olly Fresco's

Opened the kitchen in the mornings, prepped for the day ahead, ran line for breakfast, made sandwiches for lunch rush

  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Prep Cook

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill

Worked solitarily in the morning to prepare the required food for the day, managed the pizza/salad line alone both during the lunch time and at night during the week

  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.

Prep Cook

Cactus Club Cafe

Organized and completed all prep work for the kitchen every day
Ran the flat-top and deep fryers for lunch and after lunch rush

  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Line Cook/ Dishwasher

Teatro Restaurant

Worked Garde Manger, ran the lunch sandwich kiosk over the summer, closed prep stations each night

  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Sales/Cleaning Supervisor

Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas

Sold both regular concession items, frozen yogurt, specialty coffees and tickets to customers, was responsible for the completion of weekly cleaning checklists in addition to the regular cleaning of washrooms and theaters.

  • Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
  • Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.

Security Personal/Supervisor/Secretary

EPCOR Center For The Performing Arts

Nighttime reception and information kiosk, performed supervisory paperwork, used a magnetic locking interface to lock and unlock doors, supervised the handing out of keys and audio video equipment, performed tours of the buildings, removed homeless from the building property. Managed the "Green our Building" initiative creating recycling programs and advocating other green alternatives. Worked as front desk secretary, using Word, to interoffice memos, Excel to make spread sheets for first aid kits quotes for business's to handle electronic recycling and other jobs, and Outlook, to create schedules, and to keep track of activities.

  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest Lawn High School
Calgary, AB
05.2001 -

Skills

Food inspection

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Timeline

High School Diploma -

Forest Lawn High School
05.2001 -

Dishwasher, Salad Alley, Prep Cook

Olive Garden

Pizza, Grill, Saute, Fry, Cold, Dishwasher

Joyce On 4th

Saute, Fry and Cold Cook

Jukebox Burgers

Sauté Chef/Breakfast Cook

Heart & Crown

Smoked meat station

Grumans Deli

Breakfast Line Cook

Olly Fresco's

Prep Cook

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill

Prep Cook

Cactus Club Cafe

Line Cook/ Dishwasher

Teatro Restaurant

Sales/Cleaning Supervisor

Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas

Security Personal/Supervisor/Secretary

EPCOR Center For The Performing Arts
Nicole Bilous