Food
Willie Tran
Toronto,ON
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with extensive experience in both culinary and construction sectors, notably at Northern Maverick Brewery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef/Restaurant Maintenance
Northern Maverick Brewery
08.2020 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Skilled Laborer
Schwindt Construction
04.2014 - 03.2023
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Brunch Cook/Cook
La Cubana
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food in open kitchen environment.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Education
City Adult Learning Centre
Toronto, ONSkills
- Food Safety and Safety Management
- Cost Control, Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Recipes, Menu planning and Plating
- Special diets
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Heavy Lifting
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen Management and Team Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Drywall hanging
- Scaffolding Setup
- Worksite safety
- Masonry work
- Demolition
- Flooring Installation
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
food handlers certification
whimis
allergens and contaminants
Interests
Creating things with my hands
Dogs and Dog behaviour
Building
Quote
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Sous Chef/Restaurant Maintenance
Northern Maverick Brewery
08.2020 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Schwindt Construction
04.2014 - 03.2023
Brunch Cook/Cook
La Cubana
04.2012 - 06.2017
City Adult Learning Centre
food handlers certification
whimis
allergens and contaminants
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