PATRICK HOLLAND
Toronto,ON
Summary
Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and organized individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Eataly Toronto
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and slicing.
- Followed prep lists and recipes.
- Stocked and organized supplies.
- Prepared dishes, sauces, and salads in mass quantities.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Customer Service Rep / Food prep
Fair Catch Fishmonger
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Receiving, inspecting, preparing, displaying, and selling fresh fish and shellfish to customers
- Cut, weigh, package, label and price fish for sale
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
- Comply with government health and safety standards and occupational health and safety standards
- Maintain knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers
- Process orders, returns, and exchanges in an accurate and efficient manner
Line Cook
The Abbott Pub & Grill
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service
- Prep: wash, chop, portion, prepare food products for service
- App station: salads, hors d'oeuvres, desserts
- Fryer station: Grill burgers, chicken. Fry fish, calamari, and other items. Execute daily specials
- Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes
- Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure timely delivery of orders
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
Line Cook
Pig Out on Spadina
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Line cook: All stations
- Expedite & direct kitchen staff
- Experienced with smoker: brisket, pork butt, chicken, etc.
- Open: turn on equipment, ready stations for service, prep
- Close: shut kitchen down, clean/sanitize, store food safely
Butcher Assistant
Rowe Farms Butchers
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Truss, debone, break down chickens & beef
- Experienced with meat grinder/slicer
- Followed recipes accurately
- Weighed and labeled packaged meats according to company standards
- Cleaned & sanitized work area
- Maintained cleanliness of the meat-cutting area and equipment, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of different cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and fish
- Assisted in receiving shipments from suppliers, verifying accuracy of delivery against invoices
Education
Culinary Techniques -
George Brown College
Toronto04.2016
Communications Degree -
Humber College
Toronto05.2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Knife Skills
- Food Handler's Certificate
- Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Quality Control
- Time Management
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Organization
Accomplishments
Dean's Honour List (GPA: 3.66), 2016, Awarded to those who have earned academic distinction by achieving a Term Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher.
Timeline
Prep Cook
Eataly Toronto
04.2025 - 10.2025
Customer Service Rep / Food prep
Fair Catch Fishmonger
01.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
The Abbott Pub & Grill
01.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Pig Out on Spadina
01.2013 - 12.2014
Butcher Assistant
Rowe Farms Butchers
01.2011 - 12.2013
Culinary Techniques -
George Brown College
Communications Degree -
Humber College