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PROFILE Culinary Skills Qualifications and Food Handler certificates, working knowledge of WHMIS and more than 10 years of experience working in industrial kitchens Craftsman Cook qualifications in Korean, Western, Chinese and Japanese foods, Blowfish cooking, bread and confectionary making Creative team leader, experienced in menu planning and restaurant management Solid communication, time management and problem solving skills Flexible quick learner who is willing to accept added responsibilities and be trained in new skills Dedicated team member who works well without supervision; takes pride in producing quality work Able to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Chef/Line Cook Designed menus, prepared dishes and controlled food quantities and costs Completed inventory counts, placed orders and ensured orders received were complete before placing in freezer, refrigerator and other storage area Instructor/Team Leader Instructed 4-5 students per class on how to prepare Asian cooking including Japanese, Korean and Chinese foods Designed menus, determined amount of ingredients to be purchased and led a team of approximately 20 volunteers to prepare lunches for up to 200 participants Food Preparation Washed and prepped vegetables to make salads, soups, vegetable trays and other dishes Accurately measured, modified and followed established recipes to make baked goods, desserts and other culinary dishes Operated industrial dishwasher and sanitizers, convection ovens, blenders and mixers
WORK HISTORY Cooking Instructor Christinas Cooking Class, Toronto, 2010-present Team Leader Westside Seniors Centre, Mississauga, 2012-2013 Kitchen Assistant Food Share, Toronto, 2013 Owner/Operator Asian Cuisine Buffet World, Mississauga, 2007-2010 Line Cook Seoul Restaurant, South Korea, 1998-2002
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Culinary Skills Program Certificate Humber College ITAL, Toronto, Present Pre-Culinary Skills Training Program PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs, Toronto, 2013 Food Handler Certificate National Food Safety Training Program, Toronto, 2013 WHMIS Training PTP Adult Learning and Employment Program, Toronto, 2013 Ontario Secondary School Diploma Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute, Toronto, 2013 Culinary Skills Qualifications Certificate Human Resources Development Service of Korea, South Korea