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Nora Deyoung

Halifax,Canada

Summary

Cook with 4 years of experience in versatile kitchen environments, excelling in team collaboration and multitasking. Demonstrates strong adaptability and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and timely meal preparation. Passionate about enhancing service flow and customer satisfaction through effective kitchen organization and innovative culinary practices.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Drift
12.2024 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Worked on Cold station solo, and gave support to hot line as needed.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purpo.

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Claddagh Oyster House
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Mastered culinary techniques, ensuring top-quality dishes. Collaborated seamlessly with kitchen team, enhancing efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Prepared ingredients and maintained hygiene standards. Developed expertise in seafood handling, contributing to restaurant's reputation.
  • Streamlined prep processes, reducing food waste and improving kitchen productivity. Consistently met high-volume demands during peak hours.
  • Contributed to nightly specials, feature desserts etc.

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Olde Dublin Pub
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Prepare diverse dishes with high quality and accuracy, meeting pub dining standards.
  • Adapt to dual roles
  • Streamlined kitchen operations through efficient daily prep and expediting, enhancing service flow and customer satisfaction in fast-paced restaurant environments.
  • Fostered seamless teamwork in high-pressure kitchen settings, contributing to smooth service execution and positive dining experiences.
  • Optimized kitchen workflow, reducing order preparation time and enhancing service quality in high-volume pub environment.

Prep Cook

Water Prince Corner Shop
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared diverse seafood dishes in a high-pressure kitchen, enhancing efficiency and skills.
  • Collaborated on hot and cold lines, ensuring timely and accurate meal preparation.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines with quality results.
  • Managed diverse prep tasks, including oyster and lobster shucking, in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ensured timely completion of all prep work during shifts.

Education

High School -

Dr John Hugh Gillis High School
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
02.2021

Culinary Arts Program - undefined

Holland College
04.2023

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Health regulations
  • Culinary techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Highly motivated

Certification

  • Sep 2021 Foodsafe Level One at Holland College
  • Sep 2021 Traincan at Holland College
  • Sep 2021 Standard First Aid & CPR/AED at Holland College
  • Sep 2021 WHMIS at Holland College
  • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 Culinary Arts Diploma at Holland College

Timeline

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Drift
12.2024 - Current

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Claddagh Oyster House
06.2023 - 11.2024

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Olde Dublin Pub
06.2023 - 10.2024

Prep Cook

Water Prince Corner Shop
04.2022 - 11.2022

Culinary Arts Program - undefined

Holland College

High School -

Dr John Hugh Gillis High School
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