Ryan Nowacki
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience, excelling in staff supervision and inventory management. Proven ability to uphold high sanitation standards while enhancing menu development. Adept at utilizing standardized recipes to ensure quality food preparation, fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment between both FOH and BOH.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Black Bellows Brewing Co
Collingwood, Ontario
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Guided and oversaw line cooks during service.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Kept track of inventory levels by completing daily inventory reports.
Cook
Georgian bowl
Collingwood, Ontario
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Functioned independently across numerous stations.
- Performed various FOH responsibilities including bartending, serving, and hosting.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Laborer
Smith Concrete
COLLINGWOOD, ON
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Carried and moved items up to 50 pounds
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Copper Blues
The Blue Mountains, Ontario
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Handled preparation and presentation of cold dishes.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jean Vanier
Collingwood, ON06-2018
Skills
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe standardization
Certification
- Food Safety
- Smart Serve
- CSIA level 1 Ski/Snowboard
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Black Bellows Brewing Co
06.2023 - 02.2025
Cook
Georgian bowl
09.2021 - 02.2023
Laborer
Smith Concrete
03.2021 - 08.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Copper Blues
04.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Jean Vanier
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