Skarlett McLaughlin
Golden,British Columbia
Summary
I am a hardworking and dependable chef. I excel when working in fast-paced environments within a team setting. I have a background in cooking in fine dining kitchens, preparing all components of dishes, and working within teams to produce high quality products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Ethos Cafe
Golden, British Columbia
2024.05 - Current
- Website: https://www.ethoscafe.ca/
- Completed ordering.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Chef De Partie
Eagles Eye, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Canada
2023.11 - 2024.04
- Website: http://kickinghorseresort.com/purchase/eagles-eye-restaurant/
- Aided Chef in running kitchen operations and acted as leader in absence of chef.
- Assisted with inventory and menu development.
- Prepared, cooked and plated multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Ensured a clean and safe working environment and implemented food storage management.
Line Cook
The Bison /Bluebird, Banff Hospitality Collective
Banff, Canada
2022.11 - 2023.10
- Website: https://www.thebison.ca / https://www.bluebirdbanff.com
- Set up workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Rotated stock implementing FIFO to use items before expiration date.
Chef De Partie
Bert's Bar and Brassiere, Merivale
, Canada
2020.10 - 2022.10
- Website: https://merivale.com/venues/berts/
- Assisted in food ordering and receiving deliveries.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Trained new kitchen staff to maintain high food quality and prepare dishes under pressure.
- Completed opening and closing checks, and scheduled temperature checks.
Apprentice Chef
The Newport Arms, Merivale
, Canada
2019.01 - 2020.10
- Website: https://merivale.com/venues/thenewport/
- Set up food stations by following instructions.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Education
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 -
Merivale Chef School
Sydney, Australia10.2020
RoSA -
Mosman High School
Sydney, Australia12.2018
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Food allergen safety to prevent cross contamination
- Knife Skills
- Grill operations
- Team leading
- Pastry & Baking
Availability
Looking to work 5 days, full time, lunch and dinner services, in order to complete 40+ hours per week.
Timeline
Line Cook
Ethos Cafe
2024.05 - Current
Chef De Partie
Eagles Eye, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
2023.11 - 2024.04
Line Cook
The Bison /Bluebird, Banff Hospitality Collective
2022.11 - 2023.10
Chef De Partie
Bert's Bar and Brassiere, Merivale
2020.10 - 2022.10
Apprentice Chef
The Newport Arms, Merivale
2019.01 - 2020.10
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 -
Merivale Chef School
RoSA -
Mosman High School