David Young

Passionate about cooking and quality with a history of manageing a busy kitchen directing the work of numerous staff to ensure tight deadlines were made and everything was exactly to order. I am a capable and consistent problem solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency. Currently seeking a new career in the Edmonton area while working in my spare time towards a Occupation Health & Safety certification to further my skills and knowledge.

● Team lead and primary cook for both plated as well as buffet style functions of 20-100+ person events.

● Creation of new menu items as well as creating recipes and ensuring proper plating and presentation of menu items.

● Daily shift forecasting to prevent waste and to set task and prep lists.

● Training and Management of staff to ensure efficiency, quality of work, and good teamwork.

● Taking monthly inventory as well as making order lists of all needed stock. As well as accepting, counting, and restocking said orders.

● Working on line in all roles as needed, as well as cooking and preparing dishes for various buffet and plated banquet functions.

● Maintaining composure during times of high volume and acting as a team leader.

● Ensuring the maintenance of proper culinary department cleanliness as well as proper date labeling and safe storage of food.

● Dishwashing, cleaning and prep work in addition to cooking as needed.

● Creation of Opening/Closing task lists for kitchen staff as well as participating in both opening and closing as needed.

● Maintaining properties Health and Safety Program.

● Updating and writing new safe work practices, as well as hazard assessments,

and Emergency procedures.

● Maintaining safety stats to identify trends and to correct potential hazards before an incident can occur.

● Leading and attending Health and Safety meetings and projects.

● Leading and taking part in Incident and workplace investigations.

● Internal and External Auditing for COR (Certificate of Recognition as required for Partnership for Injury Reduction Program)

High school Diploma

Standard & Emergency First Aid

Confined Space Entry and Monitor

H2S Alive

Fire Watch

Fall Protection

CCOHS Health & Safety

Committees and Representatives

Auditor Training

OHS Management Systems

Health & Safety program building

Supervisor Roles Responsibilities

Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control

Site-Specific Hazard assessments

Robbery Prevention and Survival

Recognizing and De-escalating violent situations