Karima Farok
Arlington ,VA
Summary
Reliable and passionate cook with a strong organizational skills,successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude.Motivated to learn,contribute and to grow within the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Washigton Dc, Washigton Dc
11.2019 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Head Chef
Lebanese Tavernas
Arlington, VA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Cook
Thank Food Group Jose Andres /Zaytinia
Washington Dc, DC
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Chef
Family Business
Marrakech/ Casablanca, Morocco
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ibn Abbad
Morrocco06.2000
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teambuilding
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Ritz Carlton Hotel
11.2019 - Current
Head Chef
Lebanese Tavernas
10.2018 - 11.2019
Cook
Thank Food Group Jose Andres /Zaytinia
07.2017 - 09.2018
Chef
Family Business
01.2010 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Ibn Abbad
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