David Young

Passionate about cooking and quality with a history of manageing a busy kitchen directing the work of numerous staff to ensure tight deadlines were made and everything was exactly to order. I am a capable and consistent problem solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency. Currently seeking a new career in the Edmonton area while working in my spare time towards a Occupation Health & Safety certification to further my skills and knowledge.

● Team lead and primary cook for both plated as well as buffet style functions
of 20-100+ person events.
● Creation of new menu items as well as creating recipes and ensuring proper
plating and presentation of menu items.
● Daily shift forecasting to prevent waste and to set task and prep lists.
● Training and Management of staff to ensure efficiency, quality of work, and
good teamwork.
● Taking monthly inventory as well as making order lists of all needed stock. As
well as accepting, counting, and restocking said orders.
● Working on line in all roles as needed, as well as cooking and preparing dishes
for various buffet and plated banquet functions.
● Maintaining composure during times of high volume and acting as a team
leader.
● Ensuring the maintenance of proper culinary department cleanliness as well
as proper date labeling and safe storage of food.
● Dishwashing, cleaning and prep work in addition to cooking as needed.
● Creation of Opening/Closing task lists for kitchen staff as well as participating
in both opening and closing as needed.

● Maintaining properties Health and Safety Program.
● Updating and writing new safe work practices, as well as hazard assessments,
and Emergency procedures.
● Maintaining safety stats to identify trends and to correct potential hazards
before an incident can occur.
● Leading and attending Health and Safety meetings and projects.
● Leading and taking part in Incident and workplace investigations.
● Internal and External Auditing for COR (Certificate of Recognition as required
for Partnership for Injury Reduction Program)

High school Diploma

Standard & Emergency First Aid
Confined Space Entry and Monitor
H2S Alive
Fire Watch
Fall Protection
CCOHS Health & Safety
Committees and Representatives
Auditor Training
OHS Management Systems
Health & Safety program building
Supervisor Roles Responsibilities
Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control
Site-Specific Hazard assessments
Robbery Prevention and Survival
Recognizing and De-escalating violent situations