Kenneth Austin
Fort St. John,BC
Summary
Skilled professional cook offers expertise creating individualized dietary care plans. Focused on basing dietary suggestions on nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and health factors. Detail-oriented with taking requests and health information from individuals to create useful dietary plan options.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Level 1
Northern Health B.C
Fort St. John, British Columbia
07.2015 - Current
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Banquet Manager
Quality Inn
Fort St. John, British Columbia
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Created schedules for food and beverage service employees.
- Coordinated with sales and catering teams to understand event requirements and client needs.
- Liaised with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food service during events.
- Monitored attendance records, payroll costs, staffing levels, inventory levels, income projections.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of banquet spaces before, during, and after events.
Education
Certificate - Home Care Support
Northern Lights College
Fort St. John, BC02-2022
Certificate - Business Management Certificate
Northern Lights College
Fort St. John, BC06-1993
High School Diploma -
North Peace Senior Secondary
Fort St. John, BC06-1992
Skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Diet adherence
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation
- Meal planning
- Food safety practices
- Dietary restriction compliance
- Diet and nutrition background
Certification
- First Aid Level 1 2022
- WHIMIS 2021
- Violence Prevention Awareness 2021
- Food Safe 2020
- NH education, various Learning hub courses 2015-2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Level 1
Northern Health B.C
07.2015 - Current
Banquet Manager
Quality Inn
07.2012 - 01.2014
Certificate - Home Care Support
Northern Lights College
Certificate - Business Management Certificate
Northern Lights College
High School Diploma -
North Peace Senior Secondary
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