Brandon Adams

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: brandon.adams@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: brandonadamsfoodprep

Summary

Four years of experience in high-volume food preparation settings, consistently ensuring adherence to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Proven ability to efficiently execute mise en place, contributing to a 15% reduction in kitchen prep time at previous roles.

Adept at handling a variety of kitchen equipment and ingredients, dedicated to supporting culinary teams in delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Experience

Food Preparation Assistant, The Daily Grind Cafe -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2022 – present

• Executed daily food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients for a menu serving over 200 customers daily.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of work stations, ensuring compliance with Toronto Public Health food safety regulations.

• Assisted head chefs with ingredient inventory management, contributing to a 10% reduction in food waste through accurate portioning and storage.

• Operated various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, slicers, and blenders.

Kitchen Helper, Maple Leaf Bistro -- Toronto, Canada

June 2020 – Feb 2022

• Supported kitchen staff in preparing and organizing ingredients for lunch and dinner services, handling up to 15 different menu items daily.

• Responsible for receiving and storing food deliveries, verifying orders against invoices and ensuring proper temperature control.

• Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen utensils, crockery, and work surfaces to maintain a hygienic environment.

• Collaborated with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient preparation of dishes during peak hours.

Education

George Brown College, Certificate in Culinary Skills -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – Apr 2020

Central High School, Diploma in High School Diploma -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – June 2019

Skills

Food Preparation & Handling: Mise en Place, Vegetable & Meat Preparation, Portion Control, Recipe Adherence, Ingredient Inspection

Kitchen Operations: Inventory Management, Stock Rotation, Equipment Operation (Slicers, Mixers, Blenders), Waste Reduction

Health & Safety: Food Safety Standards (HACCP), Sanitation Protocols, Cross-Contamination Prevention, Workplace Safety

Soft Skills: Team Collaboration, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Communication