Andrew Densmore
Marshfield
Summary
Culinary professional possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Extensive experience in aged care and healthcare kitchen settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook 2
QEH (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
06.2021 - Current
- Adhering to Food Safe standards and ensuring safe food handling procedures.
- Assisting in preparation of special diet items as required;
- Supervising meal distribution and portioning during meal service;
- Operating institutional equipment;
- Assisting with orientation and training of new staff;
- Assisting Food Service Supervisor with food orders/inventory control;
- Baking
Service Worker
QEH (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisting with food distribution,
- Serving food to residents,
- Filling food requisitions from households,
- Maintaining records of food supply,
- Receiving Food Orders From Vendors,
- Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen areas and equipment,
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of all food storage and production areas,
- Assisting with orientation & training of new staff,
- Communicating effectively with coworkers, other departments, residents & resident’s families,
- Storing all food supplies in accordance with The Food Safety Code of Practice,
- Adherence to all safe work practices and procedures: following Occupational Health & Safety guidelines and applicable safety and sanitation codes,
Cook 2
Wedgewood Manor (Long Term Care)
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisting in preparation of special diet items as required;
- Supervising meal distribution and portioning during meal service;
- Operating institutional equipment;
- Assisting with orientation and training of new staff;
- Assisting Food Service Supervisor with food orders/inventory control;
- Supervising Nutrition Services staff in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor and Food Service Manager;
- Baking
First Cook
The Brick House (Restaurant)
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Training of staff;
- Monitoring sanitation practices and following kitchen safety standards;
- Working all stations in an open kitchen environment and interacting with guests;
- Monitoring, recording and ordering inventory;
- Supervising and assisting culinary staff in the production of all menu items;
- Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PE01.2007
Diploma - Music Performance
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE05-2022
Skills
- Culinary knife techniques
- Effective portion management
- Familiarity with nutrition standards for aged care
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Independent kitchen management
- Strong time management skills
Certification
Red Seal Chef Canada
Timeline
Cook 2
QEH (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
06.2021 - Current
Service Worker
QEH (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
02.2021 - 06.2021
Cook 2
Wedgewood Manor (Long Term Care)
10.2019 - 02.2021
First Cook
The Brick House (Restaurant)
01.2018 - 10.2019
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Canada
Diploma - Music Performance
Holland College
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