APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF COOK

HARITH KANDAMBY

ad3g6w@r.postjobfree.com

*** ******** ***** **, ******* AB, T3A 2R2

Home: 403-***-**** Cell: 403-***-****

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

■ Safecheck Advanced Food Safety Certificate

■ Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020) – Fundamentals

■ Common Safety Orientation Certificate

■ WHMIS 2015 Worker Education (Generic) (CSTS 2020)

■ WHMIS Certificate, Elementary First Aid Course Certificate, Advanced Online First Aid Course, and Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate from Alberta Health and Wellness, Canada.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Food delivery driver - Skip the Dishes – September 2023 - Present

1st Cook - Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter – April 2023 – August 2023

Cooked and prepared food/meals in accordance with the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide and client special dietary requirements.

Assisted food line, portioning and assembling meals.

Checked all the temperature levels of the chillers and freezers.

Checked inventory and cleaned and sanitized the kitchen/appliances.

Served the appropriate meals to the clients (Adults/ Children).

1st Cook - Chartwell Eau Claire Care Residence – January 2023 – April 2023

Cooked, prepared and served foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus.

Checked inventory and maintained kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

Worked in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).

Maintained kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.

Staff Layoff of Fort Calgary due to building renovations

1st Cook - Fort Calgary – February 2021 – December 2022

Prepared and cooked complete meals individual dishes or foods.

Maintained all food safety requirements including temperature checks.

Maintained inventory and records of foods, supplies and equipment.

Cleaned kitchen and work area.

Trained new kitchen staff.

Laid off from Dana Hospitality due to Covid-19 pandemic. Afterwards Dana Hospitality lost their contract with Mount Royal University.

1st Cook/Baker - Dana Hospitality – Mount Royal University - November 2019 – March 2020

Cooked and prepared food/meals.

Worked in hot kitchen, deli, and grill.

Assisted food line, portioning and assembling meals.

Checked all the temperature levels of the chillers and freezers.

Baked croissants, pastries, loafs, muffins, scones, and cookies.

1st Cook/Baker - ARAMARK Company - University of Calgary - May 2015 – November 2019

Cooked and prepared food/meals.

Worked in hot kitchen, deli, and grill.

Assisted food line, portioning and assembling meals.

Checked all the temperature levels of the chillers and freezers.

Baked croissants, pastries, loafs, muffins, scones, and cookies.

Food Supervisor - Compass Group Canada - University of Calgary & SAIT in Calgary - August 2012 - April, 2015

Cooked and prepared food/meals.

Assisted the food line, portioning and assembling meals.

Supervised and train kitchen staff proper cooking and production procedures.

Ordered supplies and checked inventory.

Ensured strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS regulation.

Know and understand and comply with all relevant operational standards and procedures.

EDUCATION

■ General Certificate of Education - (Up to High School)

Mahinda College, Sri Lanka

REFERENCES

Compass Group (Imperial) Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

Mohan - Executive Chef Ranil Perera – Kitchen Manager

587-***-**** 403-***-****

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