Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certificationscourses
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Abdell Benttahar

Hague,VA

Summary

Adaptable professional with 10 years of experience and a proven knowledge of food preparation, customer satisfaction, and recipe development. I am looking to take the lessons I have learned in the kitchen into the maritime industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Purity Spring Resort
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during meals for campers.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing mise en place without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Cook

Cogan's Pizza North
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
  • Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation
  • Receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
  • Perform food preparation or service tasks such as cooking and cleaning

Cook

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for all prep associated with my dish for the night
  • Rotating menu for each day of the cruise
  • Responsible for food ordering for the week for my station
  • Organization of many moving parts in order to provide the best product for patrons

Kitchen Manager

California Burrito
03.2018 - 02.2023
  • Managed kitchen staff, created schedules, and ensured quality food standards
  • Oversaw inventory control, ordering, and budget management to maintain efficiency
  • Developed new menu items and recipes, tailored to customer preferences
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety standards, and compliance with health codes in kitchen operations

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Va
01.2021

Associates - Business Administration

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, Va
01.2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Time managment

Certificationscourses

  • TWIC, 08/31/28
  • MMC, 11/30/28
  • STCW, 10/31/25
  • Medical Certificate, 10/31/28
  • Passport, 06/30/33
  • Food handlers card, 12/31/24

Timeline

Cook

Purity Spring Resort
06.2024 - 10.2024

Cook

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
09.2023 - 02.2024

Cook

Cogan's Pizza North
10.2022 - 05.2024

Kitchen Manager

California Burrito
03.2018 - 02.2023

Associates - Business Administration

Northern Virginia Community College

Bachelors - Business Administration

Old Dominion University
Abdell Benttahar