Occupational Health Pastry

Professional Profile

Friendly and engaging team player and leader able to inspire staff to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced restaurant manager, supervisor, and cook energetically passionate about food and pastry. A multi-tasker who excels at staff training and recruiting and inspiring with a track record of engaging great customer service and customer satisfaction. Regularly exceeding goals and accomplishments. A master in the art of food, and creation.

Highlight of Skills

·Over 12 Years’ Experience working within the food service Industry focusing within the areas, or prep, service, pastry, cook, line cook and supervisor

·Great experience and knowledge of various cooking techniques, utilization and preparations

·Ability to use and clean all kitchen utensils and industrial machines, with little to no supervision

·Works excessively well in a team based or singular environment

·Create and makes multiple menus, utilizing various techniques and boosting customer sales exponentially

·Supervise, train and motive other team members to work diligently and effectively

·Great time management skills, understanding good and services

·Experience working in large and small kitchens in multiple communities and environments

·Full availability with a flexible work schedule

·Full G license, with ability to travel all over Kingston and surrounding areas with ease

Experience

Food Services Officer- Bath Institution, Bath, ON 2020-Current

·Provide team leadership within the cooking operation for the correctional institution

·Provide direction and support to inmate helpers while preparing and assembling meals

·Ensure the safety and security of helpers, staff and equipment, by maintaining sanitary conditions and following all codes and procedures related to occupational health and safety

Pastry Chef- Aqua Terra Restaurant, Kingston, ON 2018-2019

·Create and input new recopies and procedures, providing a new look and menu to the restaurant

·Decorate various large items I to order including wedding cakes, personalized dishes, and food for venues of up to 300 guests

·Supervised other staff when preparing orders, ensuring standards are up to par and offering assistance when needed. Creating a more professional, and smoothed run restaurant

Cook/Pastry Chef- Hyatt Ziva & Zilara, Jamaica 2015-2018

·Operate the main pastry kitchen which offered food and pastry to various venues and banquets around the island

·Train and supervise various staff, completing shift briefs and providing solutions to many issues that arise, following all company policies and procedures

·Schedule staff on a week to week basis, ensuring all days are accounted for and vacations and lieu are taken care of

Cook/Waiter- Eskay Catering Service, Jamaica 2011-2013

·Bake, roast, broil, and or steam multiple meats fish, vegetables and other foods to order of client and requisition

·Utilize skills and palate by smelling, and tasting to certify the spices and seasonings of a dish is balanced and precise

·Use proper utensils to check readiness of food, carve meats into portions, and serve food to guests and patrons

Cook/Waiter- Holiday Heaven and Resort, Jamaica 2009-2010

·Follow and create recipes to measure ingredients for the creation of of both pastries and everyday foods

·Set tables, serving areas, and large grouping areas to the company standard. Always providing professionalism and aesthetically pleasing displays

·Welcome guests to the establishment in a timely and efficient manner, providing great support and customer service at all times.

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Baker/ Pastry Chef-Iberostar Beach Hotel, Jamaica 2008-2009

·Establish and create new recipes to be used in the establishment permanently the order of senior staff

·Made tough dishes such and bread, croissants and brioche in high stress situations with little time and staff reduced costs by 7% through controls on overtime, operational efficiencies, and reduced waste.

·Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment, including industrial ovens. Blender, and mixers to ensure they are ready for proper use on shift to shift basis

Education/Qualification

School leaving Certification Carribean/ OSSD Canadian- Jamaica 2008

WHMIS-Kingston, On 2020

Safe Food Handlers Certification- Kingston, On 2020

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