Reuben Hogeterp
EDEN,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic culinary student at Conestoga College, skilled in French baking techniques and committed to further training in Lyon, France at Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse). Experienced in raw produce handling, strict sanitation adherence, and working in teams. Reliable and punctual with Food Handling certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Golf-play
Waterloo, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure prompt meal delivery during peak times.
- Work closely with front-of-house staff, coordinating orders to enhance service efficiency
- Manage kitchen supply inventory to ensure the availability of essential items.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization standards of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
Dietary Specialist
Camp Mini-Yo-We
Ontario
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised a team to prepare meals accommodating dietary restrictions for diverse groups
- Followed recipes accurately when making food at a high volume
- Practiced the emphasis on preventing cross-contamination and maintaining a clean workstation
- Managed stress in a high pressure enviroment
Hardscaper
Oxford Property Management
Ontario
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed an attention to detail while installing various outdoor installations
- Contributed to team efforts by sharing ideas and supporting colleagues
Laborer
VK Greenhouses
Prince Edward Island
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Was taught the importance of keeping clean in an environment with fresh produce (Hydroponic Tomatoes)
- Learned to adapt and work effectively in multiple production lines with fast repetitive tasks: Picking, packaging and planting
Farmhand
Hillcreek Family Farm
- Instilled the importance of hard work
- Beginning of my familiarity with raw produce
- Handled high pressure situations
- Family Business
Education
Culinary -
Institute Lyfe
Lyon, France07-2026
Culinary skills - Co-op
Conestoga College
Ontario, Canada04-2026
Business and philosophy -
Redeemer University
Ontario, Canada04-2024
Reformed Christian theology and western philosophy -
Gillespie Academy
Ontario, Canada04-2023
Highschool Diploma -
Immanuel Christian School
Prince Edward Island, Canada04-2022
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation practices
- Kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Attention to detail
- Communicates well in team collaboration
- Ability to incorporate feedback
- Efficient service execution
- Follows recipes well
Timeline
Cook
Golf-play
09.2025 - Current
Dietary Specialist
Camp Mini-Yo-We
05.2025 - 08.2025
Hardscaper
Oxford Property Management
05.2023 - 10.2024
Laborer
VK Greenhouses
03.2019 - 07.2022
Farmhand
Hillcreek Family Farm
Culinary -
Institute Lyfe
Culinary skills - Co-op
Conestoga College
Business and philosophy -
Redeemer University
Reformed Christian theology and western philosophy -
Gillespie Academy
Highschool Diploma -
Immanuel Christian School