Monée Darling
St.Malo,Canada
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, mornings and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Colin McFarlane
St.Pierre Manitoba
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to menu development by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dish ideas based on customer feedback.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Dietary Aid
Southern Health-Sante Sud
St.Pierre, Manitoba
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and individual patient needs.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to promote hygiene.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
Education
Morris School
Morris MB06.2023
Level 1 Apprenticeship And Technical Training - Culinary Arts
W.C Miller Collegiate
Altona MB06.2023
Skills
- Efficient
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife skills
- Kitchen operations
- Line management
- Communicated With Student Council for K-12 Breakfast - Created, Led, and Collaborated with school staff Prepped, and Cooked K-12 Christmas Lunch
- - Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently - I work alongside my peers inside and outside the kitchen to complete any task
- Energetic in approach to work duties in and outside of the kitchen - To-do list - making these the start of the day and ensuring all the tasks get done one by one - Can pace myself to ensure I do not suffer burnout at key moments - A genuine desire to excel and evolve
CUST
- August 2014 - June 2019 | Cheer/Football Teams
- Number of Hours: 100
- Concession Stands
- Marion Oaks, Dunneleon, Florida
Hobbies
Cooking/Baking
Swimming
Biking
Reading/Creative writing
Taking care of animals.
References
Employer: Colin McFarlane +1 (204) 391-9075
Co-Worker: Jonathan Sanchez (431) 350-0330
Co-Worker: Gracelynne Dueck +1 (204) 381‑4028
Friend: Meagan Wiebe +1 (204) 905 9043
Timeline
Line Cook
Colin McFarlane
02.2023 - Current
Dietary Aid
Southern Health-Sante Sud
01.2022 - 03.2023
Morris School
Level 1 Apprenticeship And Technical Training - Culinary Arts
W.C Miller Collegiate