Magda hanna
euless,texas
Summary
Dynamic cook with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Italian Kitchen. Proven ability to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing kitchen productivity. Skilled in safe food handling and customer service, consistently delivering high-quality meals during peak hours while maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments.
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Macdonals
05.2021 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Ensured consistency in food presentation and quality across all menu offerings.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Dishwasher&prep Cook
Maggianos
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and cookware for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during peak hours.
- Trained new team members on proper dishwashing procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepared and assembled ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted chefs in executing meal preparation efficiently during peak service hours, enhancing overall workflow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop new recipes, contributing creative input to seasonal menus.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies, assisting in ordering and restocking as needed to minimize waste.
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety practices, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Streamlined food prep processes by implementing organizational systems for ingredient storage and accessibility.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular checks of food temperatures and proper storage methods.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Cook
Italian Kitchen
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocking supplies as necessary to meet demand.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- 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 food safety and sanitation standards.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo Egypt09-1989
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safe food handling
Accomplishments
- Head Chef at two restaurants featured on a local news segment hosted by top food critics.
- Led the bakery team in creating and delivering over [Number] one-of-a-kind cakes for large scale special events.
- Increased food and beverage sales to $[dollar amount] after being promoted to Executive Chef.
- Catered local Charity Ball for dozens of prestigious guests, including local politicians and celebrities.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Limited Working
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Dishwasher&prep Cook
Maggianos
05.2023 - 03.2025
Cook
Macdonals
05.2021 - Current
Cook
Italian Kitchen
01.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School