Ames Esler Address: Phone: E-mail:

1650 Lincoln Avenue, Apt. 1904 Montreal, QC H3H 1H1 (514) 264-4098 ames.esler@gmail.com

Current Position / Objectives I am 21 years old and currently looking for work in the Greater Montreal Area.. I am looking for a longterm, full time position starting as soon as possible. I am immediately available on all days of the week, including evenings and weekends. Skills and Traits For the past three years, I have been working in and around kitchens. I have learned many of the skills necessary for proper food handling, preparation, plating, handling blades, and food storage. Given clear instruction, I learn quickly and have a natural ability to carry out most tasks in a patient, focused, and thorough manner. I have an affinity for people; I am well-spoken and articulate, and can work and communicate well with fellow employees and customers alike. I also have excellent intermediate-level computer skills. Accomplishments Completion of first-year program at the University of King's College Completion of High School (Citadel High School, 2010) Three years of leadership training in summer camp programs Theatrical acting with the King's Theatre Society during the 2010-2011 academic year Acting with independent theatre group Wheelwright Theatre from October 2011 to February 2012 Extensive use of computers to produce written work and artwork Cooking full, healthy meals given ingredients and instructions Previous Work Experience Dishwasher & general laborer at the Gustavus Inn, Alaska (June September 2013) dishwashing, upkeep and organization of busy kitchen, working closely with a small team harvesting and cleaning fresh vegetables from a garden for meals, salads and desserts preparing salads with fresh ingredients evening bartending occasional housekeeping; fully cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms time management and versatility key aspects of this position Dishwasher & kitchen helper at Rogue's Roost Restaurant & Brewpub (March 2012-June 2013) dishwashing at busy downtown pub portioning food with a scale, quickly and accurately Steward at Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel (September December 2011) dishwashing, general cleaning, kitchen upkeep and organization understanding & operating industrial size dishwasher cleaning pots and pans of all sizes by hand handling busy breakfast buffets as well as dinner banquets & weddings Line Cook at Lefty's Restaurant & Lounge (May September 2011) Operation & upkeep of small kitchen (grills, stoves, deep-fryers, oven, steam table) Efficiently putting together different salads and sandwiches Preparing a wide variety of appetizers and entrees References available upon request