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Graydon Nisbet

Kitchen Staff
Christchurch,VA

Summary

Full Time Employment (on a Working Holiday Visa from Canada) Hardworking and enthusiastic kitchen assistant trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Work History

Prep Cook

Rosewood Estates
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.

Server

Rosewood Estates
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.

Dishwasher

Rosewood Estates
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.

General Helper

ESS Compass Groups Camp
  • Supported a clean and organized workspace by performing daily kitchen maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Promoted teamwork within the kitchen staff by actively collaborating on group projects and consistently providing support where needed.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining proper food handling techniques and sanitation procedures during all tasks.
  • Provided reliable assistance during peak hours, managing time efficiently while maintaining a high level of quality control in food preparation.

Sandwich Maker

ESS Compass Groups Camp
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
  • Streamlined sandwich assembly process for increased efficiency and improved service times.
  • Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
  • Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed.

Dishwasher

Altitude restaurant at Columbia Icefields
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.

Line Cook

Altitude restaurant at Columbia Icefields
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

General Production Operator

CPK interior Products
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Secondary School
Cobourg, Ontario, CANADA
05.2001 -

Skills

1 year in automobile manufacturing plant as machine operator

3 years of dishwashing experience

4 years of prep cook/ kitchen help experience

1 year of sandwich maker in high volume kitchen

Worked at gold mine doing rotational shifts in kitchen for 500 people

Built car doors for Dodge Challengers for 1 year in Canada

Skills

Calmly work in fast environment, Calculate number of parts needed for order times and ensure production would hit the daily quotes, Operated fork lift daily, Was an active leader in a factory line with 10 or more people on it, Cross trained on a variety of lines ensuring knowledge on many mechanical interfaces, Wash, peeled, and cut to portion size of vegetables, fruit or poultry, Cooked on line in high volume fine dining restaurant, Operate different machines and troubleshoot when necessary, Repaired parts when necessary using hot glue, staples, and various methods, Was quality control for parts going to customer at a high pace factory, Use a sharp blade to trim parts safely, Vacuum, sweep, mop, or wipe down work space after every shift, Washing pots, pans, etc. by hand for long periods of time

Other Information

  • Worked 12 hour days for 20 day rotations and 10 days off
  • Improvised under pressure in challenging environments
  • Young and ambitious for challenge
  • Works very well in a team and with others
  • Has high school diploma in Canada

Timeline

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Secondary School
05.2001 -

Prep Cook

Rosewood Estates

Server

Rosewood Estates

Dishwasher

Rosewood Estates

General Helper

ESS Compass Groups Camp

Sandwich Maker

ESS Compass Groups Camp

Dishwasher

Altitude restaurant at Columbia Icefields

Line Cook

Altitude restaurant at Columbia Icefields

General Production Operator

CPK interior Products

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