Tamara Berkovska
London,ON
Summary
Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. Working well in a team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Support
Western University
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
- Improved team collaboration by effectively communicating with fellow workers during group projects and assignments.
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Increased knowledge of diverse cuisines by researching and experimenting with various ingredients and cooking techniques.
Psychologist
Own Business
03.2020 - Current
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
Cooker
Support Center
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Volunteer activities.
- Fast cooking.
- Teamwork.
- Time management.
Staff Training Specialist
City Shoes
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Produced training manuals, presentations and resources for enhanced learning.
- Worked with central management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.
Store Manager
City Shoes
02.2014 - 02.2022
- Provided excellent customer service, promoting membership loyalty and increasing customer satisfaction rates.
- Kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and regular audits to identify and resolve variances.
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste.
- Supervised and effectively trained 50 employees to decrease process lags and boost productivity.
Store Manager
Monarch
07.2001 - 10.2013
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Pedagogical University
Sumy, Ukraine06.1992
Skills
- Case Management
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Food Storage
- Sanitation Practices
- Ingredient Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Mental Health Care
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Hospitality Services Knife Safety Training.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness.
- Food Handler Training Certificate.
Timeline
Culinary Support
Western University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Staff Training Specialist
City Shoes
04.2020 - 02.2022
Psychologist
Own Business
03.2020 - Current
Cooker
Support Center
06.2018 - 02.2022
Store Manager
City Shoes
02.2014 - 02.2022
Store Manager
Monarch
07.2001 - 10.2013
Master of Education - Education
Pedagogical University
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