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Education
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Certification
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Rene Kilfoy

St. John's,NL

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook, Prep Cook, Server

Five Guys Burger And Fries
06.2021 - Current
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, produce, and dairy in accordance with company protocols and provincial food safety laws.

Tim Horton's

Tim Hortons
04.2013 - 04.2020
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
  • Redeemed coupons to discount purchases.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Cook

Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
05.2011 - 12.2013
    • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
    • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
    • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
    • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
    • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
    • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
    • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.

Outbound Telemarketer

IMark Connect
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Cold called 40 potential customers per day to help with marketing efforts and increase sales.
  • Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic, and payment information in system.
  • Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
  • Implemented upselling techniques to increase revenue and move product.
  • Asked relevant questions to assist customers with selecting needed or requested products and services.

Education

GED -

Keyin College
Marystown, NL

Associate of Arts -

College of The North Atlantic
Burin, NL

Skills

  • Food rotation
  • Portioning
  • Prep work
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Knife skills
  • Food safety standards
  • Team coordination
  • Line management
  • Food storage
  • Food safety
  • Recipe adaptation
  • Highly motivated
  • Server communication
  • Back of house operations

Accomplishments

  • Prepared an average of 100 menu items per shift.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
  • Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Certification

  • Culinary Training - 2008 - 2009
  • ServSafe
  • Food Safety Training - 2024 - 2025

Interests

  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Volunteering
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Avid Reader
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Martial Arts
  • Cooking
  • Historical Exploration
  • Swimming

Timeline

Line Cook, Prep Cook, Server

Five Guys Burger And Fries
06.2021 - Current

Tim Horton's

Tim Hortons
04.2013 - 04.2020

Cook

Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
05.2011 - 12.2013

Outbound Telemarketer

IMark Connect
03.2011 - 06.2011

GED -

Keyin College

Associate of Arts -

College of The North Atlantic

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