Tom Koteff
Aurora,Canada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Kings Riding Golf Club
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed multiple stations: Operated garde manger, fryer, pizza, grill, and sauté stations during dinner and event services, ensuring consistent food quality and efficient workflow.
- Supervised and guided junior cooks during service, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards, food safety protocols, and proper workflow.
- Solo breakfast service: Independently prepared and served breakfast, managing all aspects of service with precision and timeliness.
- Banquet and event catering: Assisted in preparing and serving meals for weddings and events hosting up to 300 guests, collaborating with the executive chef to execute banquet menus.
- Live carving and buffet stations: Supported the executive sous chef with live carving stations and buffet setups, delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Event Cook
George Brown College
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed knife work, ingredient preparation, and station setup for event service
- Assisted with plating and service flow to ensure consistent presentation
- Applied HACCP and WHMIS principles throughout prep and service
- Adapted quickly to live-service demands and last-minute adjustments
Dishwasher
Kings Riding Golf Club
04.2022 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Astoria Shish Kebob House
08.2022 - 12.2022
Education
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario12.2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Honours/Ontario Scholar
Aurora High School
Aurora, Ontario06.2024
Certification
- Smart Serve Ontario Certificate | Alcohol and Gaming Commission Oct 2024 – Oct 2029
- Food Handler Certification | BASICS.fst | TrainCan Oct 2024 – Oct 2029
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C | Action First Aid Apr 2024 – Apr 2027
- WSIB Excellence Program March 2024
- WHMIS June 2022
Timeline
Event Cook
George Brown College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Kings Riding Golf Club
02.2023 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Astoria Shish Kebob House
08.2022 - 12.2022
Dishwasher
Kings Riding Golf Club
04.2022 - 02.2023
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Honours/Ontario Scholar
Aurora High School
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College