B.C Kitchen Worker

GARY TURNER

Nanaimo, B.C. V*T*P* 250-***-**** ******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Diligent kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques, as well as safe food-handling standards. Skilled in large volume cooking /preparation and service.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize daily routine and adjust when necessary

• Flexible in daily routine

• Work well under pressure

• Ability to complete tasks on time

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Work well in a team environment

• Ability to complete tasks on time

• Leadership skills

• Knowledge of working in isolated and extreme weather conditions

Food preparation

Institutional and batch cooking

Work History

Cook 11/2018 to 09/2019

Pacifica Housing – Nanaimo, B.C.

Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.

Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.

Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.

Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers

Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.

Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Institutional Cook 06/2013 to 02/2018

Baffin Correctional Centre – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Scheduled and received food deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.

Updated daily logs, checked in deliveries and submitted weekly reports.

Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations.

Served 150 nutritious meals daily to inmates in a correctional centre

Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations.

Correctional Officer 06/1983 to 02/2012

Nanaimo Correctional Centre – Nanaimo, B.C.

Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.

Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.

Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with offenders.

Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.

Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.

Oversaw 200 inmates in correctional residential facility setting.

Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.

Maintained custody and control of 200 inmates housed in medium security unit.

Discussed with offender’s links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.

Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.

Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.

Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.

Cook 06/1981 to 04/1983

Nanaimo Correctional Centre – Nanaimo, B.C.

Daily preparation breakfast, lunch and dinner for approximately 160 inmates.

Required to cater special events for the Government of Nunavut Justice department

Oversee the proper storage and use of leftovers as per Food Safety standards and Correctional Centre policies and procedures

Unloading and rotation of stock

Ensure work area is cleaned and sanitized at all times

Ensure all items (condiments, beverages, cutlery) are available and stocked

Supervise three to four inmates in the operation of a commercial kitchen, this included basic meal preparation, sanitization, operating the dishwasher and other kitchen equipment

Ability to adjust menu if needed or required

Complete all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts 09/1980

Camosun College - Victoria

High School Diploma 06/1975

Belmont Secondary - Victoria

Food Safe Level One

Emergency First Aid

WHMIS

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