Tristan Sousa
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep/Line Cook
Earth To Table: Bread Bar (Bardo)
07.2022 - Current
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Seafood Clerk
Metro
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
- Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
- Followed written recipes to prepare prepackaged seafood meals.
- Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Butcher Shop Clerk
Metro
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
Toronto, ON02.2021
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Stock Rotation
- Sanitation Practices
- Meat Cutting
- Sauce preparation
- Inventory Stocking
- Order delivery practices
- Safe Food Handling
Certification
- Food Handlers (2024)
- First Aid (2024)
- Fire Safety (2024)
- SmartServe (In Progress)
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
Earth To Table: Bread Bar (Bardo)
07.2022 - Current
Seafood Clerk
Metro
01.2017 - 07.2022
Butcher Shop Clerk
Metro
01.2017 - 07.2022
No Degree - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
- Food Handlers (2024)
- First Aid (2024)
- Fire Safety (2024)
- SmartServe (In Progress)
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