Ash

Dedicated and hardworking cook with 14 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Adept at preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and collaborating with culinary teams to deliver excellent dining experiences. Passionate about food preparation, efficiency, and upholding high sanitation standards.

Personal Cook - Private contract - Edmonton, Alb

• Designed and executed personalized meal plans based on client preferences
• Prepared and served fresh, high-quality meals for private households, small gatherings, and special events.
• Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Managed grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing, and meal budgeting for clients. Provided meal prep and storage solutions for clients needing weekly or daily meal service

Breakfast / Baker - Edmonton Alb

• Prepared and cooked nutritious meals for clients and staff, ensuring dietary needs were met.
• Baked fresh bread, pastries, and desserts daily for camp meals and special events.
• Managed kitchen operations, including inventory, food storage, and ordering supplies.
• Maintained strict food safety and sanitation procedures in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with staff to create meal plans that accommodated allergies and special diets.
• Assisted in cooking and preparing large meals for groups, ensuring timely service.
• Monitored food stock levels and placed orders as needed.

Second Cook/Line Cook/Baker - Kamloops B.C

• Prepared and cooked menu items according to restaurant recipes and quality standards.
• Maintained proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure kitchen safety.
• Assisted with ingredient preparation, including chopping, marinating, and portioning.
• Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate dish execution.
• Cleaned and maintained cooking stations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Line Cook / Prep Cook - Kamloops B.C

• Assisted in meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and preparing sauces.
• Cooked and plated dishes with consistency and attention to detail.
• Managed stock levels and communicated ingredient shortages to management. Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Breakfast / Baker - Edmonton Alb

• Prepared and cooked nutritious meals for clients and staff, ensuring dietary needs were met.
• Baked fresh bread, pastries, and desserts daily for camp meals and special events.
• Managed kitchen operations, including inventory, food storage, and ordering supplies.
• Maintained strict food safety and sanitation procedures in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with staff to create meal plans that accommodated allergies and special diets.
• Assisted in cooking and preparing large meals for groups, ensuring timely service.
• Monitored food stock levels and placed orders as needed.

Associate's degree in supply chain management and logistics – Robertson college (2024-09)