RYAN Pauls
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Sous Chef
Local public eatery.com
Edmonton, AB
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- 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.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
HEAD CHEF/CO-CHEF
Boxer Kitchen and Bar
Edmonton, AB
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw ordering of food supplies and ensured freshness of all products used in the kitchen.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
- Established and maintained high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
- Enforced appropriate workflow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.
- Ensured proper storage of food items according to safety guidelines.
- Established quality control standards for food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented innovative recipes to enhance customer experience.
- Standardized recipes and portion sizes to improve consistency in food quality.
- Maintained safe, sanitary work environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Planned menus and set prices based on availability of ingredients.
- Collaborated with restaurant managers and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
- Conducted regular tastings with staff members to improve consistency in dishes served.
- Planned weekly schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
- Developed seasonal menus and special food offerings to set them apart from the competition.
- Developed relationships with local vendors for access to the freshest produce available.
- Managed inventory levels, reduced waste, and improved profitability margins.
- Tracked performance metrics such as sales volume, profit margins, labor costs, and wastage rate.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients, while maintaining budget restrictions.
- Organized and managed catered events, ensuring that quality food and service standards were met.
- Drafted catering menus for weddings, parties and banquets.
NIGHT-LEAD/ CLOSING COACH/ PURCHASER
Local public eatery (south common)
Edmonton
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Created and implemented new drills to increase team performance.
- Provided guidance and support to co-workers in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
- Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration.
- Mentored new coaches on best practices and professional standards.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with co-worker to assess needs and provide feedback.
- Recommended purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
- Processed purchase orders in a timely manner according to established procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing.
- Evaluated current inventory levels and forecast future requirements.
- Prepared monthly budget reports summarizing spending activity across departments.
- Trained new staff in kitchen operations, procedures and food prep standards.
- Verified daily prep lists to confirm correct amount of prepared products.
- Followed sanitation and food safety standards to prevent illnesses.
- Communicated with cooks to achieve timely and accurate food orders.
- Oversaw ordering process from suppliers in order to maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
APPETIZER/DESSERT CHEF
Cibo Bistro
Edmonton
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Accommodated customer allergies and dietary restrictions by modifying standard recipes
- Developed recipes for restaurant menu, selecting ingredients with target customer base in mind
- Managed smooth food delivery by communicating well with wait staff and front of house
- Achieved top-notch reputation by developing appealing plating presentations
- Provided every customer with visually-appealing food by cooking and plating dishes correctly
- Kept customers interested with high-quality food and seasonal offerings
- Inspected foods throughout each shift, verifying quality and attractiveness of each plate
- Stayed busy at all times, efficiently handling rushes and using slow periods to clean, prep ingredients and restock supplies
- Minimized risk of food contamination by keeping preparation and serving areas clean and sanitized.
LINE/PREP COOK
Roosters Kitchen and Bar
Edmonton
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Promoted team efficiency by using downtime to restock supplies and clean surfaces, equipment, and floors
- Stored food in designated containers, rotated inventory to reduce spoilage, and noted purchasing needs for supervisor review
- Protected customers from cross-contamination and illness with proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously
- Plated and examined completed orders to verify quality and portion size
- Accommodated special requests, substitutions or adjustments to meet dietary restrictions.
LINE/PREP COOK
RiverCity Revival House
Edmonton
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared recipe ingredients, including chopping vegetables and creating sauces
- Covered kitchen needs at any station, filling in for absent team members and bringing cooks up to speed
- Maintained sufficient levels of food items on line by monitoring stock and replenishing low materials
- Avoided service delays, collaborating with front- and back-of-house team members to meet every customer need
- Minimized waste and produced consistent results by memorizing recipes, portion sizes, and plating techniques
- Coordinated smooth deliveries, completing items simultaneously to deliver delicious food and memorable experiences
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
4th Presman/Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Central web
Edmonton, AB
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Record production data such as number of units produced, rejected items.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Education
Graduate -
Strathcona Highschool
01.2017
Skills
- Line management
- Grill operation
- Task prioritization
- Ingredient preparation
- Time management
- Safe food handling
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Recipe creation
- Vendor relationships
- Plating and presentation
- Motivational team management
- Staff training
- Employee scheduling
Certification
Food Handlers certification
STREET
10616 71ave nw
STATE
Alberta
ZIP
T6E0X4
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Sous Chef
Local public eatery.com
09.2024 - Current
HEAD CHEF/CO-CHEF
Boxer Kitchen and Bar
10.2022 - 08.2024
NIGHT-LEAD/ CLOSING COACH/ PURCHASER
Local public eatery (south common)
02.2021 - 10.2022
APPETIZER/DESSERT CHEF
Cibo Bistro
02.2020 - 02.2021
LINE/PREP COOK
Roosters Kitchen and Bar
11.2019 - 02.2020
LINE/PREP COOK
RiverCity Revival House
05.2019 - 02.2020
4th Presman/Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Central web
07.2017 - 08.2018
Graduate -
Strathcona Highschool
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