Steven McCreadie
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Recognized for innovative menu planning that enhanced guest satisfaction and reduced food waste. Proven ability to train staff effectively while maintaining high food safety standards and exceptional food presentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/ Butcher
The Merchant Ale House
10.2016 - 04.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Head Chef
La Scala Restaurant
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Executive Sous Chef
The Oban Inn
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
Banquet Chef
Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for Number people.
Education
NVQ In Culinary - Cultural Studies
Government Training School
Newport South Wales 09.1994
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Detail-oriented
- Butchery skills
- Cost control
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen management
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
Newly updated food handlers
Timeline
Line Cook/ Butcher
The Merchant Ale House
10.2016 - 04.2025
Head Chef
La Scala Restaurant
06.2014 - 10.2016
Executive Sous Chef
The Oban Inn
10.2013 - 07.2014
Banquet Chef
Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf
04.2012 - 10.2013
NVQ In Culinary - Cultural Studies
Government Training School
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