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Victor Duchnik

Esquimalt,BC

Summary

Resourceful Royal Canadian Navy Sailor Class 1 with 8 years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Specialist

Canadian Armed Forces
06.2016 - Current
  • Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
  • Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality for up to 300 diners at a time.
  • Developed menus and meal plans that met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions while at prolonged stints at sea and being unable to resupply.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meals and maintaining timely food service.
  • Consistently met strict dietary requirements for guests with allergies or specific preferences by creating customized meal options.

CNC Machine Operator

K & B CNC Precision Machining
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.

General Laborer, Industrial

Amazon
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Adhered to company guidelines regarding personal protective equipment use, minimizing risk of injury on the job site.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.

Lifeguard Instructor

City of Mississauga
09.2011 - 08.2014
  • Increased patron satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Enhanced overall pool safety through effective communication with staff and patrons.
  • Supported team development by providing constructive feedback to fellow lifeguards on performance improvements needed.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Technician Diploma

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
09.2016

No Degree - Motive Power Technician Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
04.2015

Skills

  • Canadian Armed Forces Journeyman Level 5 Cook as of November 2019
  • Standard First-aid - CPR C and AED certified
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food handling
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

Canadian Armed Forces
06.2016 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

K & B CNC Precision Machining
09.2015 - 12.2015

General Laborer, Industrial

Amazon
04.2015 - 08.2015

Lifeguard Instructor

City of Mississauga
09.2011 - 08.2014

No Degree - Culinary Technician Diploma

George Brown College

No Degree - Motive Power Technician Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

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