Sabrina Ramadan
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Talented chef with over 10 years of experience preparing memorable dishes. Specializing in menus and creating new recipes known for attracting and retaining customers. Cooking for hospital employees and patients in a large scale and fast-paced kitchen.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and professional with a proactive attitude. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
The Valley Hospital
Ridgewood, New Jersey
09.2015 - 11.2024
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Marshalls & HomeGoods
Passaic, New Jersey
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided information about products and services to customers.
- Processed payments with cash, credit and debit cards, checks, gift cards, and store credits.
- Operated a cash register to accurately process sales transactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
- Counted money at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure accuracy of funds on hand.
- Resolved customer complaints or referred them to management for resolution.
- Helped other team members as needed during peak business times.
- Verified that all prices were accurate before ringing up purchases.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to established policies.
- Stocked shelves and maintained product displays.
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store.
- Organized merchandise in the store for easy access by customers.
- Promoted loyalty programs to increase customer retention.
- Answered phone calls promptly with a professional demeanor.
- Participated in periodic inventory counts as assigned by management.
- Enforced safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper cash handling procedures.
- Reported suspicious behavior, incidents and theft to support loss prevention.
- Explained return and exchange policy to enforce, and accepted merchandise for refunds or replacement with different items.
- Monitored inventory stock levels for shopping bags and other supplies to prepare and maintain check-out area.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Macys Department Store
Wayne, New Jersey
09.2011 - 09.2012
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Sears
Wayne, New Jersey
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided information about products and services to customers.
- Processed payments with cash, credit and debit cards, checks, gift cards, and store credits.
- Promoted loyalty programs to increase customer retention.
Education
Serv Safe Certification - Foodservice
Serv Safe
Paramus, NJ 10.2023 - 10.2028
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ 01.2025 - 01.2028
GED -
J. R. Tucker High School
Richmond, VASkills
- Menu development
- Meal Preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food presentation
- Food Service Operations
- Performance Improvement
- Recipe Development
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Planning
- Culinary expertise
- Recipe creation
- Knife Skills
- Banquets and catering
- Sanitation Practices
- New Hire Training
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food safety and sanitation
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Passaic County Community College
01.2025 - 01.2028
Serv Safe Certification - Foodservice
Serv Safe
10.2023 - 10.2028
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Marshalls & HomeGoods
11.2022 - 04.2023
Chef
The Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2024
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Macys Department Store
09.2011 - 09.2012
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Sears
09.2009 - 09.2010
GED -
J. R. Tucker High School