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Tarik Kanaana

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Kate's Pancakes, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to train staff and enhance teamwork, while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety. Strong multitasking skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service ensure a positive dining experience. Food handler certified.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

ThesandspurCB
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Cook Shift Leader

Kate's Pancakes
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Grocery Clerk

Publix
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items, resulting in reduced spoilage rates.
  • Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.

Education

Eugene Ashely High School
Wilmington NC

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Food handler certification

Timeline

Cook

ThesandspurCB
05.2024 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Kate's Pancakes
06.2023 - 05.2024

Grocery Clerk

Publix
07.2022 - 01.2024

Eugene Ashely High School