Mena Abdelnaem
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Compass Group USA, recognized for enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in time management and attention to detail, I excel in high-pressure environments, training staff, and managing inventory to minimize waste. Eager to leverage my leadership and culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Jitjatjo
12.2017 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Supervisor and Line Cook
Compass Group USA
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Sous Chef
DMC Catering Co
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Kitchen Supervisor
Impero Caffe by Scott Conant
06.2016 - 04.2018
Sous Chef
Peter Callahan Catering Co.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Education
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Art
Starr Carrer Acadamy
New York, NY05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor Accounting
Alexandria University
Egypt05-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
Arabic
Timeline
Supervisor and Line Cook
Compass Group USA
05.2022 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
DMC Catering Co
05.2019 - 02.2021
Line Cook
Jitjatjo
12.2017 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Impero Caffe by Scott Conant
06.2016 - 04.2018
Sous Chef
Peter Callahan Catering Co.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Art
Starr Carrer Acadamy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor Accounting
Alexandria University
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