Shirlene Mcdougall
George Town,Cayman Islands
Summary
Seasoned Chef & Baker with a robust background in kitchen management and customer service, notably at Midway. Excelled in bread making and cake decorating, enhancing dining experiences and operational efficiency. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve high standards of cleanliness and food quality, leveraging skills in vegetarian cooking and meal preparation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef \ Baker
Midway
Cayo District, Spanish Lookout
2013.02 - 2019.07
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
Cafeteria Manager
Sacred Heart Junior College
Cayo District, Santa Elena Town
2009.05 - 2013.11
- Ordered necessary supplies for the efficient operation of the cafeteria.
- Inspected facilities regularly to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and orderliness in the cafeteria.
- Pitched in to help cafeteria employees with various food preparation and serving tasks.
Guest House Manager
Glover's Guest House
Sittee River, Stan Creek
1999.07 - 2009.03
- Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
- Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.
- Inspected hotel rooms and public spaces to determine cleanliness and need for room updates.
Education
Culinary Cake And Pastry - Pastry
Culinary Institution of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica2024-11
Bread Making Course - Bakery
University College of The Cayman Islands
George Town, Cayman Island2022-12
Finalized 3rd Form Only - High School Certificate
Eden S.D.A. High School
Santa Elena, Cayo District1993-06
Skills
- Cake decorating
- Bread making
- Kitchen management
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Vegetarian cooking
- Customer service
- Cooking and meal preparation
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef \ Baker
Midway
2013.02 - 2019.07
Cafeteria Manager
Sacred Heart Junior College
2009.05 - 2013.11
Guest House Manager
Glover's Guest House
1999.07 - 2009.03
Culinary Cake And Pastry - Pastry
Culinary Institution of Jamaica
Bread Making Course - Bakery
University College of The Cayman Islands
Finalized 3rd Form Only - High School Certificate
Eden S.D.A. High School