Winnie Murungi
cook
Toronto,STATE_CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with handson experience at Gametime Social, excelling in food handling and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high sanitation standards. Recognized for reducing food waste and fostering a positive dining experience through meticulous attention to detail and effective multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Gametime Social
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Kitchen Volunteer
Yonge Street Mission
10.2024 - Current
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while serving dishes according to specific presentation guidelines, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by prepping ingredients and organizing workstations for cooks.
- Supported a positive dining experience by promptly addressing guest concerns or requests.
- Ensured on-time meal service by effectively coordinating tasks with other volunteers during high-volume periods.
Prep Cook
Ace Hotel
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
Meals-On-Wheels Worker
YMCA Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepped, cooked and packed meals and got everything ready for distribution.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations and efficient meal distribution.
- Cleaned the kitchen and followed food and safety guidelines.
Education
Culinary Training
YMCA
Toronto, ON07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Makerere University
Uganda 01-2015
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Food handling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Sanitation
- Attention to detail
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Culinary Training Program Certificate
CPR/AED, Red Cross
WHIMIS 2015
FoodHandler Certificate, Safe check Food Safety
Toronto Shelter Standards, Certificate
AODA (Accessibilty of Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Timeline
Cook
Gametime Social
08.2025 - Current
Prep Cook
Ace Hotel
03.2025 - 07.2025
Meals-On-Wheels Worker
YMCA Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025
Kitchen Volunteer
Yonge Street Mission
10.2024 - Current
Culinary Training
YMCA
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Makerere University