Randal Harrison
*** ******* **** ** *******, Ontario M3A 3A8 phone: 416-***-**** e-mail: advca9@r.postjobfree.com HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Innovative and dynamic culinary professional with over 20 years of experience and formal culinary training
Professional and motivated with a personal commitment to excellence while working in a large scale environment
Valued Food Services Worker certificate
Trained in the Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act, WHMIS, the Sanitation Code and legislation
Ability to read, write, and work independently and in groups following verbal and written instructions while performing mathematical calculations used in the culinary field
Excellent communication with the ability to maintain effective working relationship with staff and residents
Ability to operate, lift and move various equipment, such as supplies and other heavy items while following safety standards
Food Handler Certification for Long-Term Care Homes
Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, in crisis situation RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Culinary Skills
Responsible for menu planning and budgeting food and labor costs
Ensured that catering services were provided with utmost customer satisfaction and within planned budgets and deadlines
Planning and directing food preparation
Ensure all food is properly prepared and presented according to recipes and instructions in order to meet the quality level and standards set by the restaurant
Create and implement manual of kitchen operation complying with the Ontario Public Health Standard, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Employment Standards Act
Job descriptions/responsibilities of each position and House policy such as uniforms, behavior, disciplinary action
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and delegate responsibility to staff ensuring the goals and objectives of the kitchen are met on a daily basis
Assisted kitchen staff with nutrition concepts and meal preparation knowledge transfer Chef-Management Skills
Assisted kitchen staff with nutrition concepts and meal preparation knowledge transfer
Responsible for menu planning and budgeting food and labor costs
Ensured that catering services were provided with utmost customer satisfaction and within planned budgets and deadlines
Responsible for production operations personnel recruitment
Assisted with forecasting and planning of food produce inventory
Prepared various sauces, stocks and farinaceous food in large quantities RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Business Operation & Teaching Skills
Supervised and trained new and existing employees
Responsible for the administration (payroll, scheduling, performance review, etc.) of production personal
Ensured that catering services were provided with utmost customer satisfaction and within planned budgets and deadlines
Responsible for production operations personnel recruitment
Developed course syllabi, recommended improvements and implemented curriculum improvements
Delivered culinary courses and instruction
Monitored progress/attendance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Lula Lounge - Toronto, Ontario 2017- 2020
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Spade Bar & Lounge - Toronto, Ontario 2016- 2017
Consultant – Executive Chef/ Kitchen Manager
DeNovo Foods - Maple, Ontario 2006- 2016
EXECUTIVE CHEF
NumberFour Restaurent - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico 2014- 2015 EXECUTIVE CHEF
Kokanee Springs Resort Club - Toronto, Ontario -B.C 2014- 2014 EXECUTIVE CHEF
Board Room Catering - Toronto, Ontario 2010 –2013
PARTIAL-LOAD PROFESSOR 2006 - 2009
Humber College Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts and Science Toronto, Ontario
SOUS CHEF 2003 - 2006
Couture Cuisine - Toronto, Ontario
EXECUTIVE CHEF 1998 - 2003
Stuart and Saladino Catering - Toronto, Ontario
Randal Harrison
100 Graydon Hall Dr Toronto, Ontario M3A 3A8 phone: 416-***-**** e-mail: advca9@r.postjobfree.com