TAKAKO ICHIHARA

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Position Applying for: Culinary Line Cook

SUMMARY

Experienced cook, with over 16 years working in the food service industry, seeking new opportunities to apply my culinary skills and expertise while serving Long’s and its community.

EXPERIENCE

August 2020- Rocky Mountain Soap Company-Banff, Alberta, -sales associate

January 2021 Supported customers to select its all-natural products made in the

Shop.

July 2020- Sage wine bar bistro-Canmore, Alberta,-part time prep cook

October2020 Worked with a small team of cooks and a chef that produce lunch,

Dinner and Branch.

March 2008 -

April 2020

THE BANFF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CREATIVITY - Banff, Alberta

1st Cook

Worked with a large team of cooks and chefs that produce fresh, high quality foods for 30 to 1000 people for conferences, students and banquets on campus. The role included preparation of food to comply with high hygiene standards including WHMIS and HACCP. I also have experience preparing food for patrons with specific dietary requirements including: gluten intolerance, celiac disease, vegans and vegetarians. lactose intolerance, diabetes, nuts allergies and kosher. I am also responsible for staff training and food standards monitoring.

Banquet - Provide food service to 30 to 1000 people

Maclab Bistro - Casual dining and room service

Three Ravens and Wine Bar - Fine dining

Vistas - Buffet restaurant serving from 30 to 500

Grade Marger - Cold foods production for the restaurants and banquets

Pastries, buffet, banquets - Freshly produces pastries for the restaurants and banquets

The Hub - Staff restaurant

May 2007 -

March 2008

LAZIA RESTAURANT - Edmonton, Alberta

Saucier

Served as Saucier in a restaurant serving pan-Asian cuisine in a face paced environment

July 2005 -

May 2007

THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL - Banff, Alberta

oLine Cook - Primrose Restaurant

oBanquet Cook - for 50 to 500 people

oGarde Manger Cook

August 2004 - July 2005

THE BLUFF VIEW ART DISTRICT - Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A

oBakery Assistant - The Bluff View Bakery

oKitchen Staff - Renaissance Commons Convention centre

oKitchen Staff - Back Inn Cafe - cuisine

May 2003 - April 2004

THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL - Banff, Alberta

Kitchen Helper internship - Primrose Restaurant

EDUCATION

Sept/2002 to Apr/2004:

Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada

●Culinary Management Diploma

Apr/1994 to Mar/1997:

Reitaku University, Tokyo, Japan

●Received B.A. in International Economics, Business and Marketing

●Minored in English Language Studies

CERTIFICATES

●Qualified and registered cook (Red Seal, Japan) Registered Number 62384

●Food Safety Proton Certificate (Valid through July 29, 2025)

INTERESTS

Enjoy travelling, the outdoors, experiencing new cuisines and salsa dancing

References available upon request

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