Tarek Abdala
Bronx
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at The Williamsburg Hotel, excelling in high-pressure environments. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving, I developed innovative recipes while ensuring top-notch customer service. My attention to detail and teamwork skills contributed to consistently meeting tight deadlines and enhancing guest satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vip Country Club
Catering Services
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Incharge of Salads, Charcuterrie, and hour' derves
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Consecutively serving 900 plus wedding attendants a day
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Made sure my objectives were execurted
Cook
The Williamsburg Hotel
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Duties included, Cooking alaskan king crab, Maine Lobster, Shuking Oysters, And Cutting Blue fin tuna and Hamachi "yellow tail"
- Worked under high volume , high pace enviroment
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed new recipes, contributing to menu innovation and customer satisfaction initiatives.
- Made sure deadlines were met before restaurant went in motion
Cook
DOE
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Calibrate thermometers and sanitize every morning the kitchen before we started to cook for the students
- Meals were made and cooked to meet mandatory times
- Handled deliveries, checked in and out the items
- regulated temperatures on freezers and refrigerators daily
- Checked all dairy products to ensure from spoilage hapenning
Cook
Sultan Abi Turkish Restaurant
03.2006 - 03.2010
- Implemented daily specials based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Prepped Various Meats including, Beef, Lamb, Chicken
- Very fomiliar with medditereanian cuisine
- All food was halal, so maintaning a very saniitized area was mandatory
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Continental Academy
FloridaAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
Puerto Rico08-2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
Culinary Arts Degree
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Vip Country Club
Catering Services
03.2024 - 10.2024
Cook
The Williamsburg Hotel
01.2017 - 12.2018
Cook
DOE
02.2014 - 05.2017
Cook
Sultan Abi Turkish Restaurant
03.2006 - 03.2010
Continental Academy
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
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