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Xavier Parker

Ottawa

Summary

Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Alavida Lifestyles
08.2024 - Current

- Used proper cleaning procedure to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

- improvised and created multiple recipes from scratch.

- prepping the day before for meals to be the following day

- proper cutting techniques for poultry, and brisket.

- complete independence and expectation to cook for 50+ people.

- knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, as well as dessert baking.

Cook

Brew Revolution
09.2023 - 03.2024

- charcuterie boards and proper presentation of plates.

- social and able to interact with guest without losing focus on the order.

Prep Cook

Banff Hospitality Collective
11.2022 - 05.2023

- prepared in house sauces directed by recipes.

- able to work independently in an efficient manor.

- carrying large amounts of meat for restock.

Cook

Law & Order
09.2021 - 09.2022

- cutting skills for onions and other vegetables

- understanding proper temperature levels and danger zones for cooking food

- can operate; flattop, grill, deep fryer, oven, and stove. including techniques to clean them.

Line Cook

McDonald's
09.2019 - 09.2021

- follow the motto clean as you go, as well as first in last out.

- worked in fast paced ordering/serving environment.

- restocking storage from supply truck to freezer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity
Ottawa, ON
06-2021

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Food quality
  • Effective Communications
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation

Certification

Food handlers certification

Timeline

Chef

Alavida Lifestyles
08.2024 - Current

Cook

Brew Revolution
09.2023 - 03.2024

Prep Cook

Banff Hospitality Collective
11.2022 - 05.2023

Cook

Law & Order
09.2021 - 09.2022

Line Cook

McDonald's
09.2019 - 09.2021

Food handlers certification

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity
Xavier Parker