Executive Chef

• Sep 2018 - Present

Food Service Director

• Jul 2017 - Sep 2018

Chef Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

Chef/Owner

• Oct 2006 - Nov 2016

The New Style Catering Company is all about delivering food that makes you feel as though you are someone's guest for dinner at their family table. Be your own guest for dinner by using The New Style Catering Co. We utilize the best ingredients from each season, and prepare them with a variety of influence from around the world with comfort in mind. Traditional flavours and dishes are important to Chef Joel Stirke, and respecting the heritage of the cuisine makes each dish better. Please visit our facebook page to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/TheNewStyleCateringCo

Chef de Cuisine

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

Sous Chef

• Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

Chef

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

My role as the Chef @ Smith was extensive and very demanding. Systems integration was the most valuable tool that I brought to the restaurant. By implementing a solid infrastructure into the kitchen we saw the quality and consistency of our product really thrive. These results were proven through the growth of our customer base, and our sales. My role as the Chef @ Smith was extensive and very demanding. Systems integration was the most valuable tool that I brought to the restaurant. By implementing a solid infrastructure into the kitchen we saw the quality and consistency of our product really thrive. These results were proven through the growth of our customer base, and our sales.

Executive Sous Chef

• Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

- co-ordinate and organize restaurant and banquet activity.- ordering- scheduling- cost control- supervise quality levels- manage staff- capital purchase proposals- interview, recommend, train staff- mentor apprentices- assist Executive Chef - Chairman of Joint Health & Safety Committee - co-ordinate and organize restaurant and banquet activity.- ordering- scheduling- cost control- supervise quality levels- manage staff- capital purchase proposals- interview, recommend, train staff- mentor apprentices- assist Executive Chef - Chairman of Joint Health & Safety Committee

Consulting Chef

• Feb 2011 - May 2011

Contracted to develop menu items and recipes. Contracted to develop menu items and recipes.

Sales Representative

• Jun 2007 - Oct 2010

I developed Downtown Toronto as a new territory, as well as Pickering/Ajax. I managed new restaurant installations, commercial sales, equipment training sessions, smallwares, retail sales in store, generating leads through cold calling, quoting, and all customer relations as it pertained to my territory. I developed Downtown Toronto as a new territory, as well as Pickering/Ajax. I managed new restaurant installations, commercial sales, equipment training sessions, smallwares, retail sales in store, generating leads through cold calling, quoting, and all customer relations as it pertained to my territory.

Consulting Chef

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

I worked with the Marketing Manager to plan events such as the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo 2009. I also developed recipes, and took photos for their website. We sponsored charity events at Angus Glen Golf Course, and participated in local causes such as the Dunbarton Chefs Challenge in Pickering, Ontario. I worked with the Marketing Manager to plan events such as the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo 2009. I also developed recipes, and took photos for their website. We sponsored charity events at Angus Glen Golf Course, and participated in local causes such as the Dunbarton Chefs Challenge in Pickering, Ontario.

Consulting Chef

• Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

This contract included: menu design, testing, and development, kitchen layout, staffing, supply lines, and turnover to kitchen manager. This contract included: menu design, testing, and development, kitchen layout, staffing, supply lines, and turnover to kitchen manager.

Consulting Chef

• Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

Set up calendar of events, scheduled classes, facilitated classes, worked with sponsors, and promoted equipment, tools, and future events. Set up calendar of events, scheduled classes, facilitated classes, worked with sponsors, and promoted equipment, tools, and future events.

Consulting Chef

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2008

Designed and prepared meals for executives over the course of their stay. Responsible for kitchen renovations, and co-ordination of build and installation of new equipment. Designed and prepared meals for executives over the course of their stay. Responsible for kitchen renovations, and co-ordination of build and installation of new equipment.

Consulting Chef

• Mar 2006 - Aug 2006

My first design/build consulting position. I worked on overseeing construction of the restaurant, menu design, staff hiring and training, the opening, and the first 6 weeks of operation. My first design/build consulting position. I worked on overseeing construction of the restaurant, menu design, staff hiring and training, the opening, and the first 6 weeks of operation.

Chef

• 2005 - 2005

- create seasonal menus- manage kitchen operations- work daily, nightly services- cost control- inventory control- interview, hire, train staff - create seasonal menus- manage kitchen operations- work daily, nightly services- cost control- inventory control- interview, hire, train staff

Apprentice Cook

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2004

Responsible for all breakfast operations; a la carte and banquets. Responsible for all breakfast operations; a la carte and banquets.

Line Cook

• Feb 2004 - Apr 2004

I prepared all breakfast items for the restaurant, and room service for the Pan Pacific Hotel, where the restaurant was located. I would also receive all orders, and manage the storage facilities. After service I prepared soups, breads, and other prep for the evening service. I prepared all breakfast items for the restaurant, and room service for the Pan Pacific Hotel, where the restaurant was located. I would also receive all orders, and manage the storage facilities. After service I prepared soups, breads, and other prep for the evening service.

Grill Cook

• Aug 2003 - Feb 2004

Managed the grill station of the restaurant, including; inventory, daily sales figures, and nightly service. Managed the grill station of the restaurant, including; inventory, daily sales figures, and nightly service.

First Cook

• Sep 2002 - Mar 2003

- received and managed inventory- food prep- prepared soups, stocks, sauces.- worked line during brunch, lunch, and dinner services.- assisted chefs as needed - received and managed inventory- food prep- prepared soups, stocks, sauces.- worked line during brunch, lunch, and dinner services.- assisted chefs as needed

First Cook

• Apr 2000 - Sep 2000

- prepared foods for restaurant and banquets.- worked as breakfast cook.- ran dinner services.- received and managed inventory.- ran kitchen in Chef's absence - prepared foods for restaurant and banquets.- worked as breakfast cook.- ran dinner services.- received and managed inventory.- ran kitchen in Chef's absence

Busboy and Dishwasher

• Sep 1999 - Dec 1999

- kept kitchen neat, clean, and organized.- kept dining room tables clear, and set.- polished cutlery- porter to bartenders as needed- sweep and mop as needed - kept kitchen neat, clean, and organized.- kept dining room tables clear, and set.- polished cutlery- porter to bartenders as needed- sweep and mop as needed