Iddriss Abubakar
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and dependable Cook with over 3 years of experience preparing high-quality meals in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments. Skilled in food preparation, recipe execution, food safety, sanitation standards, temperature monitoring, and inventory control. Experienced working collaboratively with kitchen teams to meet production goals while maintaining quality and efficiency. Committed to delivering excellent service with strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Flik Hospitality Group ( Compass Group )
East Elmhurst, New York
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Prepared and cooked large quantities of meals while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
- Followed standardized recipes and adjusted ingredient quantities to meet daily production requirements.
- Maintained accurate temperature logs to ensure food safety compliance.
- Ensured all workstations met sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout each shift.
- Assisted with inventory counts, stock rotation, and food storage procedures.
- Properly handled seafood, poultry, beef, pork, vegetables, and other food products.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to work efficiently during peak hours. in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Assisted kitchen leadership with monitoring production and maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Followed all company policies and food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to complete orders accurately and on schedulele
Education
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01-2023
GED -
DeWitt Clinton High School
The Bronx, NY01-2022
Skills
- High-Volume Food Production
- Food Preparation & Cooking
- Recipe Execution & Recipe Conversion
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Temperature Log Monitoring
- Inventory Documentation
- Meal Assembly & Portion Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Knife Handling & Food Preparation
- Team Leadership & Training
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Communication & Teamwork
- OSHA & Food Safety Compliance
- Flexible Schedule (Weekends & Holidays)
Timeline
Cook
Flik Hospitality Group ( Compass Group )
03.2023 - 06.2026
Culinary Institute of America
GED -
DeWitt Clinton High School