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, NLAssociate of Arts -
College of The North Atlantic
Burin, NLSkills
- 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