Zakhar Frolenkov
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Skilled and experienced cook with a strong background in international and institutional settings, currently seeking a full-time permanent position in Winnipeg, MB. Over seven years of culinary experience, including roles in large-scale operations and fine dining environments. Expertise in preparing and cooking meals according to dietary needs and safety protocols. Experience includes team management, adherence to therapeutic diet guidelines, and maintaining high standards in food quality and hygiene.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook (Grill Master)
JOEY KENASTON
08.2022 - Current
- Preparing meals for customers, arranging and garnishing dishes; Measuring, mixing and preparing ingredients according to recipes using metric/imperial computerized scales; Steaming, grilling, boiling, baking, frying meats, fish and vegetables while insuring allergies safety protocol and special diet requerments; Checking food and ingredients for quality; Ensuring that equipment and utensils are cleaned and sanitized according The Public Health Act; Personally responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils; Consulting daily with Chef on the daily requirements, functions and also about any last-minute events;
Grill Chef
LOBLOLLY Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Preparation of diet dishes for banquets and weddings; Cooking on an open fire, in the process of interactive service with a quests; Maintaining records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; Planing gluten and sugar free Yacht Club menus specials;
Chef De Partie
Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Executive Chef to meet the standards; Supervising junior cooks, conducting weekly performance evaluations in time sensitive environment; Estimating the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that company standards are met 24/7; Ensuring that the special diet and allergies safety are up to company standards at all time
- Ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis; Following good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature; Operating and maintaining all department equipment and reporting malfunctions; Ensuring effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment; Consulting daily with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on the daily requirements, functions and last-minute changes or events;
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
KYIV INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
KYIV, UKRAINE06.2021
Skills
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Heat Control
- First AID
- Portion Sizing
- Time Management
- Presentation
- Budgeting
- Cost Reduction
- CPR/AED
- Dietary planning
- Measuring
- Inventory Management
- Knife Skills
- Teamwork
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Building
- Food Safety Standards
- Ingredient substitution
- Food Allergen Safety
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification Program, 08/2020, 08/2025
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C CSA Std. Z 12210-17, 02/2024, 02/2027
- COVID-19 Awareness for Foodservice, 08/2020
- SafeCheck WPS - Bloodborne Pathogens, 08/2020
- SafeCheck WPS - Fire Extinguisher Safety, 08/2020
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Driverlicense
Manitoba Driver's Licence Class 5F
Timeline
Line Cook (Grill Master)
JOEY KENASTON
08.2022 - Current
Grill Chef
LOBLOLLY Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022
Chef De Partie
Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.
12.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
KYIV INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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