Daniel Mateo Arratia O'Leary
Toronto,ON
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Bigwin Island Golf Club
Lake Of Bays, ON
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Line Chef
Bigwin Island Golf Club
Lake Of Bays, ON
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Ensured proper food storage procedures were followed to maintain quality standards.
- Checked all dishes before they left the kitchen to ensure that they met quality standards.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area at all times.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens, grills, stoves, fryers.
- Communicated effectively with other kitchen personnel to coordinate meal preparation activities.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy in production.
Line Cook
Bigwin Island Golf Club
Lake Of Bays, ON
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
Hospitality Management
George Brown College
St. James Hospitality Center, Toronto06-2026
High School Diploma -
Corona Del Sol High School
Tempe, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Food Safety
- Portioning
- Line Management
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Quality Control
- Entree Preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Recipe creation
- Knife Skills
- Team-oriented
- Following cooking methods
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Food Safety Standards
- Time Management
- Salad preparation
- Highly motivated
- Punctual and honest
- Professional Attitude
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Chef
Bigwin Island Golf Club
05.2024 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Bigwin Island Golf Club
05.2023 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Bigwin Island Golf Club
05.2022 - 09.2024
Hospitality Management
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Corona Del Sol High School
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