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Olena Konotochyk

Cook
Etobicoke,CA-ON

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Cook with over 5 years in high-volume restaurants and cafés. Skilled in
preparing international and traditional cuisine, managing catering events, and maintaining food safety
standards. Strong team player with excellent organizational skills, proven ability to work under
pressure, and passion for delivering high-quality dishes.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook's Assistant

Compass Group Canada, Humber College.
Toronto, CA-ON
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared hot meals, cold dishes, and assisted in baking section.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Supported kitchen team during peak service hours.
  • Assisted in preparing sandwiches, salads, and daily cafeteria meals.
  • Managed time effectively under pressure while completing multiple tasks simultaneously such as chopping vegetables, cooking side dishes.
  • Assisted in successful catering events by preparing ingredients, assembling platters.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities or special requests from cook during meal preparation.
  • Ensured proper storage of ingredients by organizing and labeling items in designated areas according to safety guidelines.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Cook

Resturant Al Dente
ŁÓDZ, Poland
06.2023 - 10.2023

Cooking Italian cuisine.

Pastry Chef

Tubayka Cafe
ŁÓDZ, Poland
03.2022 - 05.2023

Decorated cakes, pastries, and cookies, developed new recipes.

Pastry Decorator

Self Employed
Mykolaev, Ukraine
01.2016 - 11.2021

Created custom cakes and pastries, taught master classes.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Law

National Academy of Odessa
Odessa, Ukraine
09.1997 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Food Preparation & Plating
  • Traditional & International Cuisine (Italian, European, Ukrainian)
  • Catering for Large Events (up to 100 people)
  • Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Time Management in High-Pressure Kitchens
  • Ingredient Inspection & Inventory Control
  • Hot & Cold Kitchen Experience
  • Sandwich and Salad Preparation
  • Baking & Pastry Support

Languages

Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Ukrainian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)
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