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KYRSTEN CARLSON
4475 Kingscote Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N2 | (C) (780-263-4748) | kyrsten.carlson@live.ca
06/2003 to 07/2009Supervisor/Sandwich Artist
Subway Restaurants – City of Spruce Grove, AB
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Maintained a staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, portion amounts, food storage, use of kitchen equipment.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times as well as coached others on sanitation and expiration guidelines.
06/2009 to 01/2012Line cook
The Red Piano Cajun Bistro/Piano Bar – West Edmonton Mall
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control
procedures and facility policies.
Received products and verified freshness upon delivery.
Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the
appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
12/2011 to 03/2012Practicum Student
The Radisson Hotel South – 4440 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton AB
Set up a brunch style buffet every Sunday morning including a wide array of breakfast and lunch favorites, including an
omelette station, pancake and waffle station and flambe station.
Lifted and transported large ice basins to and from Buffet.
Prepared and provided restaurant style room service to guests in hotel.
2009High School Diploma:
Memorial Composite Highschool - Stony Plain, AB
2009Retail Meat Cutting : Food and Hospitality
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - 11762 - 106 St Edmonton AB
2012Culinary Arts :
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - 11762 106 St Edmonton, AB
Semi-Finalist team player for "The Red Piano" with
former chef Tim Barath at 2011's Gold Metal Plates.
Strong attention to detail and visual presentation of food.
Extensive catering background.
Sanitation Certificate
Emergency First Aid and CPR
Emergency First Aid Level C (HCP)