Paolo Bertolini
Lead First Cook
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About
Organized independent worker with strong time management skills. Detailed oriented and able to learn new task quickly and effectively. Have 36 years experience in food industry. Have worked in restaurants, Resorts, Camps, Fishing lodges and care facilities. Owned and operated Igilios Italian Restaurant for 9 years. I was born and raised in Yellowknife understand the north and work well with the Aboriginals.
Experience
Lead First Cook - North Slave Correctional Centre - Yellowknife, NT
(2024-10)
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by effectively delegating tasks to maintain a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
- Mentored inmates, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Cooked and prepared hot meals for 160 inmates, and staff.
Head Chef - Equity Exploration
(2023-05 - 2024-04)
Seasonal
- Menu planning.
- Ordering food supplies for camp.
- Preparing hot lunch and dinner for 35 persons.
- Assigned duties for the 2nd cook.
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards for the kitchen and dining area.
Head Chef - Discovery Mining Services
(2019-07 - 2022-10)
Seasonal
- Menu planning
- Ordering food supplies for camp
- Preparing all lunches and dinners for aprox 40 people
- Assigned duties for 2nd cook and night baker
- Maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas
Head Chef - Aramark Canada - Yellowknife, NT
(2013-04 - 2019-06)
- Cooked and prepared meals for 100 persons
- Prepared minced and pureed foods according to health Standards.
- Delivered food and grocery items to cottages.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils.
- Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas.
Kitchen Manager - Tundra Mine - Yellowknife, NT
(2009-03 - 2013-02)
- Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for 60 people.
- Ordering all food and cleaning supplies for mine.
- Trained first and second cooks.
- Monthly inventory budgeting and first responder when needed.
Education
3 year apprenticeship - Okanagan Lake Resort
Sir John Franklin (1982-01)
