Sebastian Slowik
Canby,OR
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef at Premiere Catering with expertise in team leadership and food safety. Enhanced guest experiences through creative menu development and efficient kitchen operations. Successfully implemented cost-control measures, optimizing ingredient usage by 15% without compromising quality. Proven ability to train and lead teams, ensuring high standards in food preparation and presentation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Premiere Catering
Portland, OR
2017 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Assisted in menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for necessary supplies and ingredients.
- Developed creative plating techniques to elevate presentation quality of dishes.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize ingredient usage without compromising quality.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Crate Assembler
TransPak
Tualatin, OR
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Assembled products according to specifications, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Operated tools and machinery safely, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce downtime.
- Conducted inspections of finished products to maintain high-quality standards.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety practices.
- Maintained organized workstations for optimal productivity and safety compliance.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various types of assemblies, allowing for seamless transition between different projects as needed.
Warehouse Order Selector
DPI Specialty Foods Rocky Mountain
Tualatin, OR
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Selected and organized orders for timely shipment to customers.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to transport goods efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all warehouse operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular counts and audits.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse procedures and equipment use.
- Exceeded daily performance metrics by consistently meeting or surpassing established picking goals and standards.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Increased productivity by quickly locating and picking items using a handheld scanner for barcode verification.
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport picked orders to the packing area.
- Contributed to overall warehouse success through proactive communication with supervisors regarding potential issues or areas for improvement.
Package Handler
FedEx
Portland, OR
2021 - 2022
- Sorted packages efficiently to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
- Operated hand trucks and forklifts to transport packages within facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance safety.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational targets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and procedures.
- Utilized scanning equipment for accurate tracking of shipments throughout facility.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canby High School
Canby, OR03.2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Crate Assembler
TransPak
03.2024 - 05.2025
Warehouse Order Selector
DPI Specialty Foods Rocky Mountain
03.2022 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Premiere Catering
2017 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
2021 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Canby High School