Josee T.

Gougeon
273 Pharmacy Ave.,
Scarborough ON, M1L 3E9
H: (416) 615-2837 C: (416) 455-9713
jogou_1076@yahoo.ca

Objective: To obtain a managerial position with a reputable establishment within

the food or hospitality industry

Highlights of Qualification:
• Strong team building leadership and capabilities with the ability to develop, retain
and motivate a team
• Exceptional communication skills combined with the ability to mentor and coach
• More than 10 years of dining experience coupled with excellent knowledge of
beverage service
• Fluently bilingual
Relevant Skills:
Check to see if a solution works, and act on opportunities for improvement
Work independently or as a part of a team
Willing to continuously learn and grow
• Plan, design and carry out a project or task from start to finish with well-defined
objectives and outcomes
Work Experience:
2009-2010 Rexe’s Den, University of Toronto
Scarborough, ON
Prep Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
• To perform opening duties, and to have the back of the house set
and ready to operate on a daily basis
• To prepare foodstuffs that the restaurant menu consists of in a
timely manner throughout scheduled shifts
• To demonstrate job related procedures to line staff as well as training new and
existing patrons

2005 - 2009 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Toronto, ON
Catering Assistant
Coordination of meeting rooms and food services
• Set up and tear down of meeting rooms, corporate dining areas, as well as special
events
Inventory control

1999 - 2009 Gourmet Catering; Latitude Catering

Toronto, ON

Administrator/Server/Driver/Catering Supervisor
Maintained office records and weekly payroll
• Assisted as food and beverage coordinator, as well as negotiating contracts with
bidders and existing clients
 Ms. Josee T. Gougeon
(416) 615-2837 jogou_1076@yahoo.ca

Examined performance requirements, as well as supervised events and

1991 To 1998 Harvey’s Swiss Chalet

Timmins, Aurora, and Scarborough, ON

Cook/ Server/ Manager

Food preparation, Breakfast cook, and Hospitality Server
Weekly payroll and cashiering
Inventory Control

1989-1993 Kamiskotia Ski Resort

Kamiskotia, ON
Short Order Cook/ Customer Service/ Supervisor
Promoted from bus person to kitchen staff, cashier, then to lead hand position
Lead hand to short order cook and kitchen coordinator
From kitchen coordinator to Supervisor

Education

2009 Dream Catchers

Food and Hospitality Certificate #2264-09-102882

2008-2009 Medix School Healthcare Career College

Scarborough, ON Personal Support Worker Advance, NACC Certificate # 132915

2004-2005 City Adult Learning Centre

Toronto, ON Personal Support Worker

2001 Soft Train Institute

Toronto, ON Microsoft Office Specialist

1996-1999 Centennial College

Toronto, ON Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Honors and Achievements

• Crowned Miss Richmond Hill 1995

• Smart Serve Certification
• Quality Work Group and Improvement Processes Certification
• WHMIS
• Alzheimer Disease Training Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Food Handlers Certificate