Zachary Warford
Summary
Hardworking individual who seeks to work in busy or demanding environments with 6 years experience in restaurant work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
West Social
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted the head chef in launching a new restaurant by implementing cleaning systems, overseeing inventory management, and supporting staff recruitment, management, and training to ensure smooth operations from the start.
- Gained proficiency in all kitchen stations, developing a comprehensive understanding of each role and contributing to efficient restaurant operations.
Jr Sous Chef
RIVA Italian
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated closely with the sous chef to support daily operations, including scheduling, ordering, and staffing, ensuring smooth kitchen functionality. Led service for 300+ covers, managing a team of 5-9 cooks to deliver efficient and high-quality service during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen, consistently ensuring a safe and organized environment for food preparation and staff.
Line Cook
Ironwood Kitchen And Bar
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Mastered cleanliness and organization to match the high standards set for the workplace
- Improved upon communication skills and interpersonal relations to benefit the functioning of the tasks at hand
- Created and produced high skill dishes with very limited equipment
First Cook
Gladstone Commons Windsor
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared a variety of complex dishes following the standards in a timely fashion
- Maintained calm and collected posture and attitude despite high stress scenarios due to being clearly visible by guests
- Mastered collaboration with individuals who required more attention and time devoted to them
Prep/Line Cook
Ciociaro Club Windsor
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed individual stations to prepare large batches of food for anywhere from 200 to 3000 people with a small team
- Organized storage unit and fridges usually involves pallets and cases of heavy food that needed to be stored at the right temperature and moisture level
Worker
Copps Build All London
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner and assisted them in locating the required materials in our large stock
- Assisted on deliveries to construction sites, including locating the sites, making sure the orders were packed properly and following site rules that were presented to us
Prep Cook
Tahinis London
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared food items in accordance with company recipes, standards, and health and safety regulations
- Worked through language barriers to assure that job completion was met with success
Education
Culinary Papers -
St Clair College
Windsor, ON06.2022
Bilingual High School Diploma -
Monseigneur-Bruyère
London, ON06.2019
Certification
- WHIMS Certified
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Smart Serve
Timeline
Sous Chef
West Social
11.2024 - 01.2025
Jr Sous Chef
RIVA Italian
07.2024 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Ironwood Kitchen And Bar
10.2023 - 05.2024
First Cook
Gladstone Commons Windsor
06.2022 - 10.2023
Worker
Copps Build All London
06.2020 - 08.2020
Prep/Line Cook
Ciociaro Club Windsor
02.2020 - 07.2021
Prep Cook
Tahinis London
01.2018 - 07.2018
Culinary Papers -
St Clair College
Bilingual High School Diploma -
Monseigneur-Bruyère
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