Ainudin Ahmad
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Popeye's Restaurants, excelling in food preparation and safe food handling. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and effective teamwork during peak hours. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to operational efficiency and quality dining experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Zatter and Chase
Ottawa, ON
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring high-quality meal standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to adhere to health regulations.
- Supported chefs in executing daily menu items, demonstrating adaptability to changing demands.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline service during peak hours, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in restocking supplies, contributing to operational readiness.
- Followed food safety protocols meticulously, ensuring compliance with health department standards.
- Supported smooth restaurant operations by promptly restocking necessary supplies during peak hours.
- Enhanced presentation quality of menu items by applying plating techniques, contributing to positive customer dining experiences.
Cook
Popeye's Restaurants
4417 Innes Rode
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation, following recipes and portion guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Supported team by ensuring timely delivery of food orders to service areas.
- Learned proper food handling techniques to ensure safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize workflow during peak service times.
- Engaged in training sessions on culinary skills and kitchen safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and customer requests during service hours.
- Contributed to inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and stock levels.
- 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.
Cook
Swiss Chalet
Ottawa, ON
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Education
10 Degree - Chemistry
High School
Ottawa, ON05.2023
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Food preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Sweeping and mopping
- Food storage
- Workplace safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Zatter and Chase
07.2024 - 06.2025
Cook
Popeye's Restaurants
02.2024 - 06.2025
Cook
Swiss Chalet
08.2023 - 06.2024
10 Degree - Chemistry
High School