Yurii Veresenko
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Passionate Cook with more than 6 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Specialize in American, European, Ukrainian and Asian cuisines. Advanced multi-tasking skills with the ability to work on different processes while maintaining high quality of food. Able to anticipate quantities of ingredients required for estimated number of customers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Butcher
JBS Food Canada
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
Cook
Garden
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Cooked daily over 25 different menu items
- Accountable for meal preparation for banquets of over 100 people
- Maintained a clean workstation in compliance with food safety standards
- Performed food prep as needed to minimize overload during rush periods
Senior Cook
Monarch Billiards Club
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed an customized menu to improve customer experience
- Compiled technology cards to enhance operational efficiency and instructed other cooks on how to use them
- Oversaw the kitchen stuff on proper processing of products and control the quality of meals
- Met customer service standards consistently, responding quickly to special requests and concerns
Cook
Hanami Restaurant & Bar
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with foreign chefs to enhance meal preparation skills
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items
- Checked quality, presentation and portion of prepared food
- Ensured items were cooked to the correct temperatures to minimize health risks
Cook
Sweet Oven
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Prepared main dishes by utilizing various kitchen equipment
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
National University of Food Technologies
Kyiv, Ukraine 09.2016 - 06.2017
National University of Food Technologies
Kyiv, Ukraine 02.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
- Deep knowledge of food safety
- Extensive background in preparing and handling meat, poultry, fish
- Experienced at dish cooking
- Excellent time management
- Multitasking
- Sanitation Practices
- Attention to detail
- Superb communication and team work skills
Volunteer Assistance
- Cooked for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Cooked for refugees from other regions of Ukraine
Timeline
Butcher
JBS Food Canada
11.2022 - 05.2024
Cook
Garden
03.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Cook
Monarch Billiards Club
11.2018 - 03.2020
Cook
Hanami Restaurant & Bar
04.2017 - 10.2018
National University of Food Technologies
09.2016 - 06.2017
Cook
Sweet Oven
03.2014 - 04.2017
National University of Food Technologies
02.2014 - 06.2016
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