Tyler Robinson
- Phone: +1 416 555 0123
- Email: tyler.robinson@email.com
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- LinkedIn: tylerrobinsonfoodops
Summary
Operating and overseeing industrial food cooking machinery for over 7 years, specializing in continuous flow processing and batch cooking systems. Consistently achieved production targets and maintained stringent quality control standards, contributing to a 15% reduction in product waste in previous roles. Adept at troubleshooting and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance and adherence to food safety protocols.
Experience
Senior Food Cooking Machine Operator, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. -- Toronto, Canada
Mar 2019 – present
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Managed the operation of large-scale industrial ovens and fryers, processing up to 5,000 kg of food products per shift.
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Implemented new machine calibration procedures, resulting in a 10% improvement in product consistency and reduced rework rates.
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Trained junior operators on safe machine operation, quality checks, and emergency shutdown procedures for various cooking units.
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Conducted routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on cooking equipment, minimizing downtime by 8% annually.
Food Cooking Machine Operator, Dare Foods Ltd. -- Toronto, Canada
July 2016 – Feb 2019
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Operated and monitored automated cooking and baking lines for snack food production, ensuring adherence to recipe specifications.
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Performed hourly checks on temperature, pressure, and cooking times, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain product quality.
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Collaborated with quality assurance team to identify and resolve product defects, improving first-pass yield by 7%.
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Maintained accurate production logs and reported any equipment malfunctions to maintenance supervisors promptly.
Education
George Brown College, Certificate in Food Processing Techniques -- Toronto, Canada
Sept 2015 – June 2016
Parkdale Collegiate Institute, Diploma in High School Diploma -- Toronto, Canada
Sept 2011 – June 2015
Skills
Cooking Machine Operation: Industrial Ovens, Fryers, Steam Kettles, Continuous Cookers, Batch Cookers, Extruders, Blenders, Mixers
Process Control: Temperature Control, Pressure Monitoring, Recipe Adherence, PLC Systems (basic), Troubleshooting, Calibration
Food Safety & Quality: HACCP Principles, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SQF Standards, Quality Control Checks, Sanitation Procedures
Maintenance & Repair: Preventative Maintenance, Minor Equipment Repair, Machine Setup, Tool Operation, Safety Lockout/Tagout
Soft Skills: Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability