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Rachel Howe

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Experienced with managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring top-quality food production. Utilizes leadership skills to motivate culinary teams and maintain seamless kitchen workflows. Track record of creating innovative dishes that enhance dining experience while upholding strict health and safety standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

The Algonquin Resort
08.2022 - 10.2025
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency during peak hours.
  • Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and quality control.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, promoting a safe cooking environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.

Chef De Partie

Ste. Anne's Spa
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Supervised kitchen staff during service, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with head chef to develop seasonal menus, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Conducted quality control checks on ingredients and finished dishes for consistency and taste.

Line Cook

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
03.2015 - 06.2022
  • Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environment, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely stocking of ingredients and minimizing waste.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Niagara College
Welland
06-2017

Skills

  • Kitchen management
  • Menu development
  • Sanitation standards
  • Allergy awareness
  • Food pairing
  • Waste reduction
  • Food presentation
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Food safety
  • Recipe development
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Problem and complaint resolution

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Italian
Professional Working

Certification

Food Handlers

First Aid and CPR/AED

Smart Serve

Whmis

Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

The Algonquin Resort
08.2022 - 10.2025

Chef De Partie

Ste. Anne's Spa
05.2019 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
03.2015 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Niagara College

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