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Abdelhafid Merikhi

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Hotel Hilton La Leamy, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Skilled in culinary creativity and food presentation, I consistently deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Committed to food safety and minimizing waste, I thrive in fast-paced environments.

Overview

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1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Marche ERIC CHARRON Gatineau
08.2026 - 08.2026

Pizza preparation and cooking

Cook

Hotel Hilton La Leamy Gatineau
06.2026 - 07.2026

Preparing various dishes, salads, sauces, and soups for restaurant and hotel clients in Lacleamy

Cook

Centre Retritement Champlain Gatineau
07.2025 - 08.2025

Preparation of different dishes especially for the elderly, lunch and dinner

Cook

Restaurant Les Jardins Lacite College
09.2023 - 04.2025

Preparation of different French dishes for the customers of the Lacite College Ottawa restaurant (starter, main course and service)

Cook

Farm Boy Ottawa
06.2024 - 09.2024

Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menu requirements.

Prepare ingredients: washing, cutting, weighing and portioning.

Cook meat, chicken, vegetables, pasta, sauces and other dishes.

Prepare and cook pizzas and other food items when required.

Monitor cooking temperatures, cooking times and food quality.

Prepare food for service and maintain proper portions.

Follow food-safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures.

Store and label food properly and check product freshness.

Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, utensils and work surfaces.

Maintain an organized and safe kitchen.

Help with receiving, checking and storing food supplies.

Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently.

Work as part of a kitchen team during busy service periods.

Cook

Metro Gatineau
06.2024 - 07.2024

Preparing various salads, cleaning the premises, washing dishes

Help Cook

Pizzeria Kabylie
06.2022 - 06.2024

Prepare pizza dough and ingredients.

Wash, cut and prepare vegetables, meats and other toppings.

Prepare pizzas according to orders and recipes.

Operate ovens and monitor cooking times and temperatures.

Prepare sandwiches, salads, fries and other menu items.

Keep the kitchen, counters, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized.

Store food properly and check freshness and expiry dates.

Follow food-safety and hygiene procedures.

Help with receiving and organizing food supplies.

Assist the cook/pizza maker and other kitchen staff during busy periods.

Take care of dishes, garbage and general kitchen organization.

Follow workplace health and safety rules.

Education

Dec - Gestion Culinaire

College Lacite
Ottawa, ON
04-2025

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

Surface cleaning

Hospitality and service industry background

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Sanitation practices

Grilling

Contamination prevention

Food waste reduction

Portion control

Food plating

Order verification

Beautiful presentation of food

Sauce making

Ingredients measuring

Allergen awareness

Culinary creativity

New hire training

Ingredient selection

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Cook

Marche ERIC CHARRON Gatineau
08.2026 - 08.2026

Cook

Hotel Hilton La Leamy Gatineau
06.2026 - 07.2026

Cook

Centre Retritement Champlain Gatineau
07.2025 - 08.2025

Cook

Farm Boy Ottawa
06.2024 - 09.2024

Cook

Metro Gatineau
06.2024 - 07.2024

Cook

Restaurant Les Jardins Lacite College
09.2023 - 04.2025

Help Cook

Pizzeria Kabylie
06.2022 - 06.2024

Dec - Gestion Culinaire

College Lacite
Abdelhafid Merikhi