Sheridan O'Day

Experience

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  Jag's Steak and Seafood

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2011

  Pantry Cook

  *Responsible for daily preparation of canapes, salads, and desserts before the start of dinner service *Complied with scheduled kitchen sanitation and ensured all standards and practiced were met*Assisted Chef de Cuisine in the production and presentation of a 50+ dinner and wine party

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  Town/Queequegs Restaurant

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

  J&W Culinary Arts Intern

  *Responsible for the daily set up of up to five stations. Developed popular daily dessert specials*Periodically changing kitchen responsibilities between Garde Manger station, relief chef, and expediter to support frequent needs of both restaurants

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  The Grange

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  Line Cook

  *Prepped and produced seasonal vegetarian cuisine, complying to the modified menu*Worked in a fast-paced environment, developing fresh meals by following recipes, portion controls and presentation details*Frequently switched positions, adjusting to job responsibilities and tasks

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  Showcase Live

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Banquet Cook

  *Responsible for organizing work station according to menu, recipes, and schedule depending on the event taking place*Provided support system for coworkers by prepping additional menu items when in need of assistance*Practiced good safety and sanitation specifications, ensuring entire kitchen area met clean standards

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  Personal Chef

  Started my own business producing meals in client’s homes developing innovative menus in accordancewith the client's culinary and nutritional requests. Developed menus for both personal and business accounts in Canada and the US.

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  Chef Services Group, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Associate Research Chef/Nutritionist

  *Assisted CEO with customer relations, the preparation of CPG commercialization, R&D plans, nutrition labeling services, quality assurance and food safety plans.*Organized, executed and enhanced operations of a large restaurant development project.*Developed menus, recipes and food preparation for restaurants, food manufacturing facilities and personal accounts. *Utilized food science training and nutritional education to execute product development within test kitchen.*Hired and managed culinary support to present food demonstrations at client’s trade shows. Show less

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  J&G Foods Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  Culinary Technologist/Innovation Specialist

  Created a cross-functional position within an existing organization to optimize all things productdevelopment-related while providing a chef-inspired point of view of retail products. Grew a large grocery chain’s protein department by launching 15 new value-added offerings, as well as20 other new products for multiple smaller markets. Expanded the company’s relationships through fruitful B2B collaboration and VOC.Managed all elements of product development and supply chain to ensure successful launch andproduction. Implemented and managed nutritional analysis software system, product standardization records and product manufacturing procedures. Show less

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  Kosher mehadrin

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Product Development/Quality Control

  Helped ownership group increase yield of existing value-added offerings by managing Quality Assuranceprocesses. Managed new product use of existing equipment and materials, and new technology implementation. Launched first-ever Kosher clean label initiative, resulting in successful product launches.

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  Self Employed

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  Product Development Consultant

  Professional services for the foodservice and hospitality industry, including the development of businessstrategies, implementation of projects, management optimization, and customized services - depending on the client’s assessment.

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  Plats du Chef

  Jun 2021 - now

  Product Developer