AMMAR QAGA
Medford,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional eager to manage food and related costs, procedures, quality and back of house labor and budgets. Reliable, hardworking, and driven to provide guests with top-quality food. Works with professional to develop cost-effective specials and menu changes to achieve maximum sales. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Forestdale Park Senior Living
Malden, MA
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes, adjusting ingredients and cooking times as needed.
- Maintained clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, and washing surfaces.
- Set up work stations before opening to enhance efficiency and reduce prep time.
- Checked quality of food products to ensure adherence to high standards.
- Communicated with wait staff regarding patrons' food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Verified completed orders for accuracy in quantity and quality.
- Monitored food temperatures and conditions of cold-storage areas.
- Oversaw inventory management by ordering ingredients to restock freezers and pantries.
- Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
Line Cook
The Rising eagle public house
Melrose, MA
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Assistant Programmer
Forestdale Park Senior Living
Malden, MA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Established strong relationships with residents and families to foster a supportive environment.
- Implemented daily programming schedule for three days per week to ensure engaging activities.
- Coordinated entertainment events featuring guest lecturers, musicians, and fitness instructors.
- Participated in outings, ensuring resident safety during transportation and activities.
- Supported director with monthly newsletter creation and social media management.
- Documented events through photography to showcase resident engagement and activities.
Cook
7th wave resturant
Rockport, MA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Education
High School Diploma -
School of The Great Arab Revolution
Jordan09-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Hashemite University
Jordan Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Recipe adjustment
- Food safety
- Data analysis
- Mechanical design
- Thermodynamics principles
- Project management
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Social media management
- Time management
- Engagement strategies
- Technical documentation writing
Certification
- PV System
- Revit Mep
- CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Programmer
Forestdale Park Senior Living
01.2025 - 05.2025
Line Cook
The Rising eagle public house
11.2024 - 08.2025
Junior Sous Chef
Forestdale Park Senior Living
03.2024 - Current
Cook
7th wave resturant
06.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
School of The Great Arab Revolution
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Hashemite University
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