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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Ryan Nowacki

Hamilton,Canada

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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Black Bellows Brewing Co.
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
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.

Concrete Laborer

Shane Smith Concrete Co
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Copper Blues
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • 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.

Shift Lead

Pita Pit
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.

Lift Operator

Blue Mountain
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ensured efficient lift operations by coordinating with other team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about mountain trails, directions, and resort facilities as needed.

Line Cook

Tholos Restaurant
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Blue Mountain
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Enhanced student skiing and snowboarding skills by providing tailored instruction based on individual abilities and goals.
  • Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
  • Conducted group lessons for diverse age ranges, ensuring an engaging and inclusive experience for all participants.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jean Vanier
Collingwood, Ontario
06.2018

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership
  • Recipe standardization
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Terrain park proficiency
  • Group management
  • Injury prevention
  • Group instruction
  • Lift safety

Accomplishments

  • Certified level 1 snowboard instructor
  • Managed 12+ kitchen staff in restaurant with 320 seat capacity.
  • Completed CanSail 3 certification
  • Ottawa Half Marathon completions

Certification

  • Food Safety
  • Smart Serve
  • CSIA level 1 Ski/Snowboard
  • First Aid

Interests

  • Rock Climbing
  • Camping
  • Backpacking
  • snowboardingskiing
  • Food Tourism

Timeline

Sous Chef

Black Bellows Brewing Co.
06.2023 - 02.2025

Cook

Georgian Bowl
09.2021 - 02.2023

Concrete Laborer

Shane Smith Concrete Co
03.2021 - 09.2021

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Copper Blues
04.2020 - 03.2021

Shift Lead

Pita Pit
02.2018 - 12.2019

Lift Operator

Blue Mountain
11.2017 - 04.2018

Line Cook

Tholos Restaurant
04.2017 - 08.2017

Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Blue Mountain
11.2015 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Jean Vanier

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