VERNICA SALMON

*****A ** Ave Grande Prairie

Alberta, Canada

Tel: 825-***-****

Email: ad0x3p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To utilize my professional skills and experience in creating greater productivity and service to your organization in meeting all its Guests’ expectations and at the same time meeting the company’s goals and objectives.

Professional Summary:

I am an energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high pressure settings. Motivated Sous-Chef offering over twelve years’ experience in the food industry. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.

Experience:

Earl’s Kitchen Plus Bar line Cook (2021- Present)

Sandals Montego Bay Sous-Chef/Banquet Chef (2007 – 2021)

Managed and supervised a team of up 10 line cooks, prep cooks and stewards. In collaboration with the Executive Chef designed and implemented new menus for restaurant outlets. Have extensive experience in casual dining, fine dine and Caribbean cuisines. Work closely with the Executive Chef to manage daily and monthly food cost budget, by ensuring standardized recipes are adhered to. Actively involved in the management of daily and monthly food cost, this is achieved by ensuring portion sizes are adhered to, waste is kept to a minimum and cooks are extensively trained. Ensured FIFO method is observed at all times, to ensure proper rotation of items produced. Ensures that all refrigerated storage units are kept at the correct temperature to minimize food spoilage. Work with general stores to properly rotate stock and to ensure that slow moving items are utilized as specials on various menus. Ensures that local food safety hygiene and sanitation principles are adhered to daily.

Education & Qualifications:

Global University for Life Long Learning (On the Job Training) 2010 -2012

Liaison College (On the Job Training Toronto Canada)- 2015

Granville Heart Trust 2004 – 2005

Level 1 Certificate in Food Preparation

Vere Technical High 1992 – 1996

Professional Skills: Strong inter-personal skill, effective written and oral Communication.

Reference: Dave Taylor (Sous Chef)

Tel: 780-***-****

Earl’s Kitchen Plus Bar

Haniff Richards (EHS Manager)

Sandals Montego Bay

Tel: 876-***-**** Work: 876-***-****

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