Ethan Rose Finkle
Stratford,Canada
Summary
Experienced with high-pressure kitchen environments, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. Utilizes keen eye for detail to maintain food safety and presentation standards. Track record of fostering teamwork and efficient kitchen operations, contributing to overall success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie (Stagier)
Eleven Madison Park
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of a variety of cold dishes, including salads, vegan charcuterie, and appetizers, in a high-end, Michelin-starred environment.
- Collaborated with senior chefs and kitchen staff to execute daily mise en place, ensuring that ingredients were properly prepped, stored, and organized to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Gained hands-on experience with fine-dining plating techniques, focusing on aesthetics, balance of flavors, and precision.
- Contributed to maintaining the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, organization, and food safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss menu changes, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen operations, contributing valuable insights into ingredient combinations and presentation.
Chef De Partie
D.O.M
12.2024 - 09.2027
- Worked under the guidance of Chef Alex Atala at the Michelin-starred restaurant, D.O.M., known for its innovative approach to Brazilian gastronomy.
- Collaborated with the head chef and sous chefs to refine menu items, ensuring the use of local, sustainable ingredients while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation.
- Managed the mise en place for the garde manger, ensuring readiness for service, reducing prep time, and maintaining a smooth flow in high-pressure kitchen environments.
- Played a key role in training and mentoring junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and culinary excellence.
Chef De Partie
The Prune
04.2024 - 09.2027
- Led and managed a designated section of the kitchen, overseeing daily food preparation and cooking to ensure the timely production of high-quality dishes.
- Collaborated with executive chefs and other kitchen staff to maintain consistent standards for both plating and taste, contributing to the restaurant's acclaimed menu.
- Assisted in menu development, providing input on seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, which helped enhance the restaurant's gastronomic offerings.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory for assigned section, maintaining precise stock levels, minimizing waste, and optimizing the use of resources.
Chef de Partie
The Tasting Room
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensuring that stations are set up and ready, preparing items for each station
- Regularly coming up with specials, both appetizer and entrée, as well as executing other chefs' specials
Line Leader
Rockhard food and bev
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Acted as the leader for the line, working in a variety of restaurants under the company and organized a team under my command
- Planned the line and prepared food for large crowds of people, servicing multiple events in excess of 2000 people
- Managed inventory levels and quality and maintained a smooth working environment for all involved
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Brown's Fine Food Services
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Was required to manage multiple cooking implements as well as coworkers to keep a healthy and steady line going
- Was also required to have skills to prepare meals for 400+ people within a period of as little as an hour and a half
- Also required to be able to close within a timely manner, and to ensure that meals were prepared for the next day
- A full list of positions worked includes: Grill, Serving, Pizza Station, Deli Station, Cold production, Hot Production
Education
Diploma in Cookery (2-year), Red Seal - Chefing
Stratford Chefs School
Stratford, ON03-2026
OSSD -
London Central Secondary
06.2021
Skills
- Flexible
- Organizational skills
- Student evaluation abilities
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Troubleshooting
- Independent Worker
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Team management
- Kitchen organization
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
Certification
- Food Safe
- Ontario Smart Serve
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Portuguese
Limited Working
Additionalinformation - Hobbies
- Downhill Skiing
- Playing instruments
- Learning Languages
- Cooking for Family
Timeline
Chef De Partie
D.O.M
12.2024 - 09.2027
Chef De Partie (Stagier)
Eleven Madison Park
04.2024 - 04.2025
Chef De Partie
The Prune
04.2024 - 09.2027
Chef de Partie
The Tasting Room
08.2023 - 09.2024
Line Leader
Rockhard food and bev
03.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Brown's Fine Food Services
08.2021 - 02.2022
OSSD -
London Central Secondary
Diploma in Cookery (2-year), Red Seal - Chefing
Stratford Chefs School
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