Mohammed Rajabi
Westmont,IL
Summary
- Experienced sous chef skilled in menu development, food safety, and culinary techniques. Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and train employees, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
- Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
- Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
- Dynamic sous chef with over 10 years of experience in the culinary industry. Expertise in ingredient management and employee training, driving excellence in food preparation and presentation. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality control and food safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef and line chef
Sea of Fish
Jerusalem, Israel
11.2015 - 06.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items using fresh, local ingredients.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with the head chef to refine cooking techniques and recipes.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Inspected seafood for quality control and freshness regularly.
- Operated machinery for cutting and filleting fish efficiently.
- Trained new employees on processing techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared high-quality meals using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Followed recipes accurately to create diverse menu items for customers.
Prep Cook and Cook
White Tent Restaurant
Tel Aviv, Israel
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for daily recipes.
- Assisted chefs with cooking tasks, ensuring food quality and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and slicers.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen workspace and equipment throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to plan meal preparations for special events.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination during food handling.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory by organizing supplies and tracking ingredient usage regularly.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Prep Cook
Mul Yam
Jerusalem, Ohio
02.2006 - 06.2010
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for daily recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen workspace and equipment throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs with cooking tasks, ensuring food quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
Education
Culinary Arts
Be Chef
Beit Hanina01-2010
Accounting And Finance
Afaak
Jerusalem01-2007
High School Diploma -
Jerusalem Higschool
Jerusalem01-2005
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Quality control
- Ingredient management
- Inventory tracking
- Employee training
- Kitchen supervision
- Problem solving
- Seafood preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen leadership
- Safe food handling
- Culinary trends
- Ingredient knowledge
- Customer service
- Supervising food prep
- Knife skills
- Catering background
- Food preparation
- High-quality ingredients
- Menu memorization
- Dish preparation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation supervision
- Kitchen organization
- Sales planning
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Hebrew
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Custom
- Growing up in my family's seafood restaurant in developed a deep passion for cooking from an early age with over 15 years of kitchen experience, my deep knowledge of flavors, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure have made me reliable and valued team member in every kitchen i've joined.
Timeline
Sous Chef and line chef
Sea of Fish
11.2015 - 06.2025
Prep Cook and Cook
White Tent Restaurant
06.2010 - 11.2015
Prep Cook
Mul Yam
02.2006 - 06.2010
Culinary Arts
Be Chef
Accounting And Finance
Afaak
High School Diploma -
Jerusalem Higschool
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