Sherri Cowan
Tillsonburg
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Marina Bar and Grill, excelling in food safety and kitchen organization. Proven ability to train teams and manage inventory effectively, ensuring high-quality meal preparation under pressure. Recognized for attention to detail and reliability, consistently delivering exceptional service during peak hours.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Cook/Prep Cook
Marina Bar and Grill
Pictou
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient breakfast service during peak hours.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Cook
Harbour House Restaurant
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Gown and Gavel
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
No Degree - Cook
Liason College
Hamilton, ON2014
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
Ingersoll, ON1987
Skills
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Food Handlers certification
Crew training
Stock Rotation
Food Storage
Inventory Management
Kitchen Sanitization
Cleanliness standards
Food safety knowledge
Reliable and Trustworthy
Attention to Detail
Food handling
Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Food safety
Timeline
Breakfast Cook/Prep Cook
Marina Bar and Grill
03.2024 - 07.2025
Cook
Harbour House Restaurant
07.2021 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Gown and Gavel
04.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - Cook
Liason College
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
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