Brent Lawrence

1-587-***-****

Red Deer, Alberta

adglmd@r.postjobfree.com

Skills and Qualifications

●Active Listening.

●Adaptability.

●Communication.

●Creativity.

●Critical Thinking.

Work Experience

The Loft Spruce Grove, AB (November 2018 - December 2019)

Breakfast Cook

●Cooked and provided breakfast meals and food for special events.

●Maintained a clean and sanitary work station.

●Assisted in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and downstairs prep area.

●Provided "excellent quality" and "presentation" of all food for the guests.

●Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.

●Placed breakfast items such as eggs, sausages, and fruits in plates and platters in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Slave Lake Inn and Conference Center Slave Lake, AB (April 2016 - October 2018)

Line Cook

●Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.

●Prepared a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and cold food items. Arranged sauces and supplementary garnishes for each station.

●Maintained, prepared and sanitized work areas at all times.

●Kept the work area fresh all through the shift.

●Made sure all storage areas were clean and all products are stored appropriately. Constantly used safe and hygienic food handling practices.

●Adhered to cost control guidelines. Did inventory and ordered groceries on a weekly basis.

Kelsey's Restaurant Red Deer, AB (May 2010 - December 2012)

Line Cook

●Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.

●Prepared food for service (chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces). Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.

●Answered, reported and followed executive or sous chef’s instructions.

●Cleaned up the station and took care of leftover food.

●Stocked inventory appropriately.

●Ensured that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion. Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

●Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Mongolie Grill Red Deer, AB (January 2008 - July 2009)

Cook/Prep Cook

●Followed the prep list created by the chef to planned duties.

●Labeled and stocked all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible. Measured ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.

●Prepared cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat. Undertook basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food.

●Maintained a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces.

●Ensured all food and other items were stored properly.

●Complied with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Panago Pizza Red Deer, AB (September 2004 - November 2007)

Supervisor/Pizza Cook

●Overseen the day-to-day operations at Panago north Red Deer.

●Maintained required records including food production, inventory, and income/expense.

●Hired, recruited, and trained employees.

●Presided over food service employees, including cooks, food preparers, cashiers, and other employees.

●Maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality were met.

●Performed all transactions at the register quickly and accurately including taking an order, applying coupons or discounts, giving the customer a total, handling cash and counting back change correctly.

●Assisted delivery drivers with their orders and account for any mistakes before order has left the store.

Certifications First Aid Level C AED, H2S Alive and Food Safe.

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