Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tajay Brown

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dynamic line cook with extensive experience at Cactus Club Cafe, excelling in food preparation and recipe adherence. Proven ability to maintain high customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments through effective order management and exceptional plate presentation. Committed to kitchen safety and teamwork, consistently delivering quality dishes that meet presentation standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2024 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Line Cook

King Taps
Kelowna, British Columbia
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
Kelowna, British Columbia
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Effectively communicated with staff regarding orders and menu modifications.
  • Consistently prepared food items in accordance with recipes and waste control guidelines.
  • Plated dishes to meet restaurant presentation standards prior to customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with recipe specifications for all prepared dishes.
  • Maintained adherence to portion controls and presentation requirements.
  • Simultaneously cooked multiple orders during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with teammates in fast-paced environment to sustain high customer satisfaction.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Management

Okanagan College
Kelowna, None
01-2024

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Recipe adherence
  • Portion control
  • Kitchen safety
  • Plate presentation
  • Order management

Certification

  • Okanagan College Food Safety Level 1 Certificate (interior Health) - Valid until May 20, 2027
  • Pro Serve Certificate - Valid until February 20, 2029
  • SMART Professional Cook 1, Skilled Trades (Certificate)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
04.2024 - Current

Line Cook

King Taps
06.2022 - 12.2023

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
04.2022 - 06.2022

Diploma - Culinary Management

Okanagan College
Tajay Brown