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
Welland06-2017
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