Gary Durant
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Focused Concrete Laborer with a strong attention to detail, and commitment to safety with over 20 years of experience in construction environments. Bring an understanding of appropriate protective measures, correct equipment operation, and how to effectively contribute to team success through dedication and responsible work.
As well as a Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Can communicate with a team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with an up-to-date food handling permit.
Organized individual, possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. Proficient in preparing raw food and all ingredients. Very detail-oriented professional with superior knife skills and a strong sense of taste and smell. Can handle criticism well and learn quickly from challenges put in front of me. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with a disciplined approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher Foreman/Supervisor
Antonio's Paving and Concrete
08.2018 - Current
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of the finished product
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 250 pounds to move job materials
BOH Supervisor
Hard Rock Cafe
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed operational procedures and enforced product standards, quality, and consistency.
- Organized stockroom for quick and safety-centered workflow and prepared for company inspections.
- Packed and unpacked shipments, reporting discrepancies and keeping precise logs of receipts.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload
Lead Line Cook
Betty's Restaurant
08.2019 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Lead Line Cook
Boston Pizza
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Done Rite Paving Company
04.1996 - 11.2006
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
Line Cook
Coco's Steak and Pasta House
04.2000 - 10.2003
- Inspected completed dishes for best-in-class plating, aroma and food quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Led shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON06.2008
Skills
CONCRETE SUPERVISOR
- Snow Plowing
- Form Setting and Alignment
- Curing Management
- Concrete Spreading
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Decorative Stamping
- Compacting and Grading
- Laborer Supervision
- Surface Leveling and Smoothing
BOH SUPERVISOR
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Cooking Procedures
- Portion Control
- Menu Implementation
- Operational Procedures
- Disciplinary Action
- Waste Control
- Station Preparation
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
SMART SERVE
- Supervised team of 15 staff members
FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
BOH Supervisor
Hard Rock Cafe
08.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Line Cook
Betty's Restaurant
08.2019 - 10.2021
Concrete Finisher Foreman/Supervisor
Antonio's Paving and Concrete
08.2018 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Boston Pizza
01.2016 - 12.2017
Line Cook
Coco's Steak and Pasta House
04.2000 - 10.2003
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Done Rite Paving Company
04.1996 - 11.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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