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Rebecca Reilly

White Rock

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Cactus Club Cafe, excelling in food preparation and kitchen sanitation. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I streamlined operations and mentored junior cooks, enhancing dish quality and guest satisfaction. Skilled in time management and implementing effective waste reduction strategies for sustainable practices.

Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Sushi Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.

Line Cook Supervisor

Tacofino
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
  • Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw timely completion of daily prep lists, ensuring essential mise en place was readily available for efficient service execution.

Caterer

Catering by Greorys
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
  • Implemented strict food safety standards, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.

Cook

Newrest Ont
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Luis Culinary Arts
Kitchener, ON

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Food safety
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Quality control

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Line Cook/Sushi Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
02.2021 - 11.2023

Line Cook Supervisor

Tacofino
10.2020 - 01.2021

Caterer

Catering by Greorys
03.2017 - 01.2020

Cook

Newrest Ont
01.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

St Luis Culinary Arts

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