Mazen Mkamal
Monroe,NY
Summary
Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment. Top-notch cook with solid background in creating innovative and delicious dishes. Proficient in food preparation and staff training. Offers excellent time management skills and works well under pressure.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cook
Kafer
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Maintained efficiency and flow of [Type] kitchen by helping lead cook complete [Type] tasks.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook's Assistant
The Village
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Education
High School Diploma -
NA
Syria12.1990
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Assembly
- Ingredient Preparation
- Quality Control
- Plates Presentation
- Plating and Presentation
- Menu Item Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Food Handling Guidelines
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Ingredient Mixing
- Knife Skills
- Menu Planning
- Sanitization
- Frying
- Food Presentation Talent
- Shellfish and Seafood Preparation
- sea food preparation
- meat preparation
- prepared and made deserts a
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Dutch
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Kafer
09.2017 - 08.2023
Cook's Assistant
The Village
01.1999 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
NA
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