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Dwayne M. Falls

Yarmouth ns

902-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a position where my maturity, reliability, positive attitude, creative thinking, decision making skills and hard work ethic can contribute to cooking great food, increased efficiency and good customer service, while allowing me to learn and grow.

Job Related Skills;

• Strong understanding of culinary theory and its application to quality food preparation.

• Proper use of kitchen tools and equipment, both line cook and production kitchen.

• Baking, Grilling, Sautéing, Braising, Knife and cutting, Plating, Prep and Clean up.

• Experienced in following recipes with excellent results.

• Ability to consistently prepare high volumes of great food to meet quality standards.

• Plating and set up for banquet and fine dining.

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling and proper sanitation.

• Value safe work places and work practices.

• Demonstrated the ability to perform well under pressure.

• Performs well, alone or in a group environment.

Transferable Skills;

• Team player and can work well independently.

• Can work cooperatively with a variety of people and skill levels.

• Can supervise and delegate with good results.

• Demonstrated the ability to perform well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

• Good communication skills.

• High level of observation and problem solving skills.

• Positive attitude coupled with a caring attitude.

• Reliable and punctual. Have excellent track record of early to work, late to leave.

• Ability to adapt to new environments and work with varied people.

• Have clean and organized work methods.

• Eager to learn new skills.

• Strong desire to provide quality food and service.

• Flexible, adaptable, and dependable.

• Civic minded.

• Very strong mechanical aptitude.

• Basic computer skills.

Employment History;

Park Place Ramada 2012- present

Hired upon completion of my work placement, I work multiple kitchen stations in a very busy kitchen for a fine dining hotel restaurant and banquet facility. This kitchen performs very much in a team environment. 2

Dwayne M. Falls

Aramark (Weekend and relief Chef) 2007-2011

Sherriff Hall Dalhousie University, Halifax

Supervised a kitchen staff of 10 who prepared hot, nutritious meals three meals a day for up to 500 students for each meal. Researched and created meals to add variety and weekend flare, including specialties such as Vegan dishes. I oversaw food production, sanitation, safe food handling, client concerns, special requests, and end of day shut down procedures.

The Keg Restaurant (Second Chef) (8 month term position while living in Sudbury) 2007 Sudbury ON

Worked in a very busy kitchen, completing the duties of a Sous Chef, with a requirement for high quality fine dining.

Previous five years culinary experience consists of a number of positions in Halifax, rural Nova Scotia and Ontario. Details are available upon request. Volunteer Experience;

FEED NOVA SCOTIA

Assisted with meal preparation for the Volunteer Banquet for 200 2012 Native Council of Nova Scotia 1995-present

Member of the Board of Directors

The Salvation Army Men’s Shelter Halifax 2004

Residence Assistant

EDUCATION

Grade 12 (GED) Equivalency, Solutions Learning, Dartmouth NS 2012 Courses taken:

The Learning Kitchen FEED NOVA SCOTIA, Halifax, NS16 weeks 2011 300 hours working and learning in a commercial kitchen environment under direction of a Red Seal Chef

Nationally Recognized Certification: Completion of 120 hour work placement under The direction of Chef Vincent Snyder at the Dartmouth Ramada Inn.

• First Aid/CPR Level 1

• WHMIS and OHS

• Safe Food Handlers

• Tourism Essentials Ready-To-Work

• Super Host, Commitment to Quality Service

• Entry Level Cook Training

• Stress Management

• Time Management and budgeting

• Workplace Etiquette

Food Service, Solutions Learning Dartmouth NS 2011 Silviculture Training Certificate, Acadia First Nation, Yarmouth NS 2003 References

Chef Michael Silvester 902-***-****

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Robert Lundrigan Program Manager 902-***-****

Cristine Lion’s Head 902-

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