Sherri Cowan
Pictou,NS
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager/Line Cook with a proven track record at Gown and Gavel, excelling in inventory management and crew training. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining high cleanliness standards and food safety, alongside fostering teamwork. Achieved consistent compliance with health regulations, ensuring top-quality food preparation and efficient service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Marina Bar and Grill
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
Cook
Harbour House Restaurant
07.2021 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Gown and Gavel
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
No Degree - Cook
Liason College
Hamilton, ON2014
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
Ingersoll, ON1987
Skills
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Attention to Detail
Reliable and Trustworthy
Food safety knowledge
Cleanliness standards
Kitchen Sanitization
Inventory Management
Food Storage
Stock Rotation
Crew training
Food Handlers certification
Timeline
Cook
Marina Bar and Grill
03.2024 - Current
Cook
Harbour House Restaurant
07.2021 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Gown and Gavel
04.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - Cook
Liason College
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
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