Shauna O’Boyle
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Meticulous and hard working with background in hospitality industry. Skilled in manning high-volume dining environment and delivering excellent customer service. Flexible and excels under pressure.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
First Cook
Sodexo
St.Georges School, Vancouver, B.C
08.2024 - Current
First Cook
Sodexo
Deloitte, Vancouver, B.C
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Contributed to successful catering events by preparing large quantities of food while maintains high quality standards.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace
- Assisted in setting up the unit and implementing protocols.
- Assisted in training new members of staff and supporting the head chef with daily tasks.
First Cook
Sodexo
St.Georges School, Vancouver, B.C
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Ensured adherence to health codes through regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Increased employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in training new staff members, ensuring they were well-versed in kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful catering events by efficiently preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced catering environment.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to meet daily needs.
Sous Chef
The Village Inn
Ireland
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Catered private functions being responsible start to finish
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
Post Graduate - Culinary Arts
Technical University of Dublin
Ireland09.2020
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Active Listening and Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Safe Work Practices
- Front- and Back-Of-House Coordination
Timeline
First Cook
Sodexo
08.2024 - Current
First Cook
Sodexo
06.2024 - 08.2024
First Cook
Sodexo
08.2023 - 06.2024
Sous Chef
The Village Inn
10.2014 - 06.2023
Post Graduate - Culinary Arts
Technical University of Dublin