Skarlett McLaughlin
Banff,AB
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook happy to work weekends, holidays and evenings. I excel working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing components of dishes, and working within teams to produce high quality products.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
BHC The Bison
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
BHC Bluebird
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing deep cleaning tasks
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Chef De Partie
MERIVALE Berts Bar And Brassiere
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Trained new kitchen staff to maintain high food quality and prepare dishes under pressure.
- Assisted in food ordering and receiving deliveries.
Apprentice Chef
MERIVALE The Newport Arms
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Completed opening and closing checks, and scheduled temperature checks.
Education
Certificate 3 - Commercial Cookery
Merivale Chef School
Sydney, NSW10.2020
RoSA -
Mosman High School
Sydney, NSW12.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Food Allergen Safety to prevent cross contamination
- Knife Skills
- Working under pressure
- Fish filleting and live seafood handling
- Grill Operations
- Portioning meats and seafood
Timeline
Line Cook
BHC The Bison
06.2023 - Current
Line Cook
BHC Bluebird
11.2022 - 05.2023
Chef De Partie
MERIVALE Berts Bar And Brassiere
10.2020 - 10.2022
Apprentice Chef
MERIVALE The Newport Arms
01.2019 - 10.2020
Certificate 3 - Commercial Cookery
Merivale Chef School
RoSA -
Mosman High School