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Work History
Education
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Shanakay Myers

London,ON

Summary

To obtain a position in your organization where I can utilize my skills while obtaining work experience in a working environment. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Western Daycare

Supply Cook
03.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Preparing Morning and Afternoon snacks
  • Prepare lunch, ensuring there are enough portions for each child based on age and allergy/food sensitivities
  • All meals will be prepared with appropriation of children's ages
  • Creating a shopping list according to the menu
  • Ensure safe storage for all food and materials, in addition to checking the foods prior to use for any signs of spoilage or mold (FIFO- First in First Out rule followed)
  • Ensuring measures are taken to mineralize any contamination of workspaces
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Washing and sanitizing all dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils and materials using the dishwasher
  • Maintain a clean workspace that complies with Public Health standards
  • Following a cleaning schedule set out by the center
  • Ensuring proper documentation all sanitation practices, refrigerator/freezer temperatures, dishwasher final rinse temperature and all cleaning logs
  • Submitting all logs to the kitchen at months end for proper storage
  • Some light cleaning of the center daily.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Metro Toronto Convention Center

Kitchen Helper
01.2015 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Did food prep, wash worktables, meat blocks, cupboards, walls and appliances and clean kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes
  • .Sweep and mop floors and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff
  • Remove and clear kitchen garbage.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Supported a clean and organized workspace by performing daily kitchen maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Assisted chefs with various cooking tasks, contributing to the creation of diverse and delicious menu items for satisfied patrons.
  • Contributed to a positive working atmosphere through excellent communication skills and collaboration with team members across all shifts.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.

Metro Toronto Convention Center

Cook Apprentice
01.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Well versed in the fundamentals of menu planning, costing, butchery
  • I am familiar with grade managing and charcuterie, nutrition, baking, purchasing, and product management
  • Experienced in the importance of following and abiding by professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene, and personal presentation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced risk of cross contamination.
  • Improved cooking speed while maintaining quality, streamlining the preparation process during busy shifts.
  • Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes according to restaurant recipe specifications, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.

Education

Sundance College
Alberta Canada

No Degree from Medical Administrative Assistant
05.2025

University Overview

Skills

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Outstanding communication and people skills
  • Responsible and initiative-taking individual
  • Mature, resolute, and hard-working person with a professional attitude
  • Remarkably quick ability to identify, focus and execute priorities
  • Food Handlers certifications
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife Skills
  • Hospitality and service industry background

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply Cook
Western Daycare
03.2024 - 06.2024
Kitchen Helper
Metro Toronto Convention Center
01.2015 - 01.2021
Cook Apprentice
Metro Toronto Convention Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sundance College
No Degree from Medical Administrative Assistant

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