Hala Abdelrahim
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and smart culinary professional with strong leadership skills and experience overseeing kitchen operations. Known for working across all stations, maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency, and training new team members effectively. Creative, organized, and dedicated to delivering exceptional dishes while supporting a positive and efficient kitchen environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Grayhawk Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Worked across all kitchen stations with a primary focus on prep
- Assisted with the development of new dishes, contributing ideas and executing testing and refinement.
- Maintained high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all menu items.
- Trained new employees on recipes, procedures, and station organization to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Supported overall kitchen workflow, sanitation, and adherence to food-safety protocols.
Trainee chef
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2022 - 10.2023
- I had the chance to come across all the outlets where I supported recipe execution, quality control, and food safety standards.
- Took charge of the entire kitchen during periods without a head chef, overseeing operations, workflow, and service quality.
- Trained and onboarded new J-1 interns
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding orders or changes in the menu.
Trainee Chef
Four Seasons
Amman
11.2021 - 03.2022
- During my internship at the Four Seasons, I had the chance to come across all the outlets where I had first-hand experience in various kitchens and the pastry department.
Education
2 Years diploma -
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
AmmanSecondary Education Certificate -
Al Ittihad Schools
AmmanSkills
- Food Costing & Inventory Management
- Recipe development & menu creation
- Quality Assurance
- Knowledge of Food Chemistry
- Culinary Techniques
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Certification
- ServSafe
- EcoLab Chemicals usage and safety program
- USAMeat- 2021 beef Master Class
- Sensory Evaluation of olive oil 2021
- Meat and livestock Australia - 2022 Beef Course
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Arabic, Fluent
Timeline
Cook
Grayhawk Golf Club
10.2023 - Current
Trainee chef
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
09.2022 - 10.2023
Trainee Chef
Four Seasons
11.2021 - 03.2022
2 Years diploma -
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
Secondary Education Certificate -
Al Ittihad Schools