EXPERIENCE
Sud Forno, Toronto
August 2017 –Present, Pastry Cook
- Boutique Italian Bakery offshoot of Terroni located on Queen Street West.
- Prepare and bake a wide variety of goods such as biscotti, tarts, croissants, cakes, bread from scratch. Assist with custom orders.
- Developed a good understanding of Italian bread and pastries.
- Able to follow standardized recipes and produce large volumes of food in a short amount of time.
V.I.P Chinese Restaurant, Kingston ON
January 2016 –May 2016 and September 2016-August 2017 (17month), Assistant Manager(FOH)
February 2013 –May 2014 (15 months), Server
- V.I.P Chinese Restaurant is a cornerstone of the Kingston community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese and Asian Cuisine, excellent and friendly service.
- Developed leadership skills under the mentorship of Store Manager. Coached, led and helped the Store Manager to ensure the new coming servers can receive excellent training and support.
- Helped manage the financials of the store, worked to achieve and exceed established goals. Achieved self-developments in working ethnic, communication and leadership skills.
- Work was highly recognized by Store Manager and customers.
Tim Hortons (owned and operated by Seth's Hospitality & Saisethsons Hospitality Group Inc.), Kingston ON
May 2017 –August 2017(4 month), Production Baker and Certified Baker Trainer
- Seth's Hospitality & Saisethsons Hospitality Group Inc. is an international leader in hospitality management. It currently operates 15 different quick service business in North America market.
- Involved in productions of all Tim Hortons products in restaurant, and able to operate efficiently as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Organized training programs and ensured all mandatory training is completed for all newly hired bakers.
- Enhanced knowledge of training, food production, and food safety. Hospitality and brand awareness are developed through working with Tim Hortons.
- Gained insights into big brand hospitability management through day-to-day contact with the Tim Hortons management team. Able to apply want learned from Hospitality Management program to the job.
Ruthven Marine, Marine Mechanic Assistent
May-September, 2016 (4 months), Huntsville, ON
- Ruthven Marine is a family- owed and operated Marina located on Lake Vernon, Muskoka which offers convent boat access, gas dock, repair service and boat maintenance.
- As an Marine Mechanic Assistant, the primary responsibility was to shadow licensed Mechanics in the workshop; filled paper works include but not limit to repair forms, diagnose report and invoices; Handed tools, performed simple tasks such as boat gas filling, engine oil changing and etc.
- The first real-life experience in mechanical field; gained basics knowledge in marine mechanic and learned simple skill in watercraft repair.
Spencer’s Tall Trees, Huntsville, ON
May 2016 –August 2016 (4 months), Server/Hostess
- Spencer’s Tall Trees is one of the top fine dining restaurants in Muskoka region. The restaurant features French Cuisine, and it is recognized for its quality foods and outstanding services.
- Responsibilities included greet customers, sign tables, take reservations, serve tables and introduce the restaurant’s specials.
- Able to provide food and beverage services to guests with high standard, speed and accuracy in a fast pace working environment.
- Work was highly recognized by customers and the management.
Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School (Ghana), Substitute Teacher
April-July, 2014 (4 months), Ejisu, Ghana, Africa
- Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School in Ejusu-Juaben Municipality is benefited from AIESEC international –a Non-Governmental Organization.
- Been a substitute teacher of a Grade5 Class; Taught variety of subjects from Math, Science, to ICT and Creative Art following the syllabus; Organized students’ activities.
- Developed a strong adaptability, leadership skill and communication skill in a different cultural environment. Being able to follow instructions and had a strong desire of learning in new a job/field.
- Had a positive relationship with the students. Great working attitude and it was highly recognized by the Principle of Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School and the other teachers.
Immigration Services Kingston and Area (ISKA), Volunteer/Interpreter
February 2013-- June 2013 (5 months) Kingston, ON
- A community service dedicates to helping and supporting immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers in adjusting to their new community in Kingston.
- Assisted the youth settlement workers provide support to the young newcomers by organizing and running homework club for ISKA Youth Group weekly.
- Provided help in interpretation and translation to the newcomers in various workshops
- Gained valuable experience by working in a multicultural environment
Kingston General Hospital Direct Patient Care, Volunteer
March 2011 –August,2012 (18 months), Kingston, ON
- A volunteer service-based program which volunteers contribute their time as well as their skills and expertise to 50 programs, services, departments and units throughout Kingston General Hospital by connecting with patients, providing respite for family members, and complementing the high-quality care of professional staff
- Interacted with patients, provided diversion and support to patients that are lonely. Assisted patients at mealtime if feeding are required. Performed hand-washing process to the patients on the surgical floor (Kidd 9).
- Gained personal satisfaction from helping others, met new people, learned more about the health care system and obtained a valuable experience relevant to the future employment and educational plans.
Sud Forno, Toronto
August 2017 –Present, Pastry Cook
- Boutique Italian Bakery offshoot of Terroni located on Queen Street West.
- Prepare and bake a wide variety of goods such as biscotti, tarts, croissants, cakes, bread from scratch. Assist with custom orders.
- Developed a good understanding of Italian bread and pastries.
- Able to follow standardized recipes and produce large volumes of food in a short amount of time.
V.I.P Chinese Restaurant, Kingston ON
January 2016 –May 2016 and September 2016-August 2017 (17month), Assistant Manager(FOH)
February 2013 –May 2014 (15 months), Server
- V.I.P Chinese Restaurant is a cornerstone of the Kingston community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese and Asian Cuisine, excellent and friendly service.
- Developed leadership skills under the mentorship of Store Manager. Coached, led and helped the Store Manager to ensure the new coming servers can receive excellent training and support.
- Helped manage the financials of the store, worked to achieve and exceed established goals. Achieved self-developments in working ethnic, communication and leadership skills.
- Work was highly recognized by Store Manager and customers.
Tim Hortons (owned and operated by Seth's Hospitality & Saisethsons Hospitality Group Inc.), Kingston ON
May 2017 –August 2017(4 month), Production Baker and Certified Baker Trainer
- Seth's Hospitality & Saisethsons Hospitality Group Inc. is an international leader in hospitality management. It currently operates 15 different quick service business in North America market.
- Involved in productions of all Tim Hortons products in restaurant, and able to operate efficiently as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Organized training programs and ensured all mandatory training is completed for all newly hired bakers.
- Enhanced knowledge of training, food production, and food safety. Hospitality and brand awareness are developed through working with Tim Hortons.
- Gained insights into big brand hospitability management through day-to-day contact with the Tim Hortons management team. Able to apply want learned from Hospitality Management program to the job.
Ruthven Marine, Marine Mechanic Assistent
May-September, 2016 (4 months), Huntsville, ON
- Ruthven Marine is a family- owed and operated Marina located on Lake Vernon, Muskoka which offers convent boat access, gas dock, repair service and boat maintenance.
- As an Marine Mechanic Assistant, the primary responsibility was to shadow licensed Mechanics in the workshop; filled paper works include but not limit to repair forms, diagnose report and invoices; Handed tools, performed simple tasks such as boat gas filling, engine oil changing and etc.
- The first real-life experience in mechanical field; gained basics knowledge in marine mechanic and learned simple skill in watercraft repair.
Spencer’s Tall Trees, Huntsville, ON
May 2016 –August 2016 (4 months), Server/Hostess
- Spencer’s Tall Trees is one of the top fine dining restaurants in Muskoka region. The restaurant features French Cuisine, and it is recognized for its quality foods and outstanding services.
- Responsibilities included greet customers, sign tables, take reservations, serve tables and introduce the restaurant’s specials.
- Able to provide food and beverage services to guests with high standard, speed and accuracy in a fast pace working environment.
- Work was highly recognized by customers and the management.
Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School (Ghana), Substitute Teacher
April-July, 2014 (4 months), Ejisu, Ghana, Africa
- Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School in Ejusu-Juaben Municipality is benefited from AIESEC international –a Non-Governmental Organization.
- Been a substitute teacher of a Grade5 Class; Taught variety of subjects from Math, Science, to ICT and Creative Art following the syllabus; Organized students’ activities.
- Developed a strong adaptability, leadership skill and communication skill in a different cultural environment. Being able to follow instructions and had a strong desire of learning in new a job/field.
- Had a positive relationship with the students. Great working attitude and it was highly recognized by the Principle of Adako-Jachie M/A Primary School and the other teachers.
Immigration Services Kingston and Area (ISKA), Volunteer/Interpreter
February 2013-- June 2013 (5 months) Kingston, ON
- A community service dedicates to helping and supporting immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers in adjusting to their new community in Kingston.
- Assisted the youth settlement workers provide support to the young newcomers by organizing and running homework club for ISKA Youth Group weekly.
- Provided help in interpretation and translation to the newcomers in various workshops
- Gained valuable experience by working in a multicultural environment
Kingston General Hospital Direct Patient Care, Volunteer
March 2011 –August,2012 (18 months), Kingston, ON
- A volunteer service-based program which volunteers contribute their time as well as their skills and expertise to 50 programs, services, departments and units throughout Kingston General Hospital by connecting with patients, providing respite for family members, and complementing the high-quality care of professional staff
- Interacted with patients, provided diversion and support to patients that are lonely. Assisted patients at mealtime if feeding are required. Performed hand-washing process to the patients on the surgical floor (Kidd 9).
- Gained personal satisfaction from helping others, met new people, learned more about the health care system and obtained a valuable experience relevant to the future employment and educational plans.
Professional Skills
Team Management Restaurant Revenue Management Restaurant Business Strategies Restaurant Operation Hotel Revenue Management Leadership Foreign Languages Project Management Customer Service Customer Service Microsoft MATLAB, AutoCAD, NX Certifications - Certification in Restaurant Revenue Management (Cornell Hotel School) -Completion of Auto CAD Training - Completion of WHMIS Training - First Aid and CPR-C Certified - Smart Serve Certification |