William Pogue
Toronto,ON
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations, I leveraged my knife skills and problem-solving abilities at Hidden Lakes Golf Club to significantly boost customer satisfaction. My proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and organization, coupled with a professional attitude, has consistently improved team efficiency and safety compliance across various roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Hidden Lakes Golf Club
Burlington
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Greenhouse
TERRA
Waterdown, ON
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Initiated greenhouse gas inventory tracking system enabling accurate measurement of carbon footprint across all operations.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Conducted routine inspections of greenhouse equipment for proper functioning and safety compliance.
Dishwasher
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Waterdown, ON
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
Education
Waterdown District High School
Waterdown, ON06.2024
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Time Management
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional Attitude
- Customer Service
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Active listener
- Problem-Solving
- Team Coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Food Preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife Skills
- Quality Control
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Hidden Lakes Golf Club
08.2023 - 11.2024
Greenhouse
TERRA
04.2022 - 12.2022
Dishwasher
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
09.2021 - 07.2022
Waterdown District High School