BEQIR BOJA
Ottawa
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Cook
Hotel Erandi
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes and implementing innovative cooking techniques.
- Incorporated global cuisine influences into traditional recipes to create unique dining experiences for patrons.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with other chefs to develop seasonal menus featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for diverse clientele.
Chief cook
Bar-Restaurant-Pizza-Hotel "Panorama" 4
06.2011 - Current
- Responsible for planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities specializing in Greek, Italian, Albanian & Mediterranean cuisine
- Estimating food requirements and food/labour costs while supervising kitchen staff's activities
- Complying with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Responsible for giving prepared plates the final touch
- Arranging for equipment purchases and repairs.
- Have been working in Panorama Hotel for 11 years experience .
Cook
Hotel GRAND 3
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Preparing various dishes with meat products, using the grill and making pizzas
- Preparing a variety of dishes for weddings and other special occasions to the specifications of clients
- Responsible for cleaning food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
- Making adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet restrictions.
Line Cook
Cozmos Souvlaki
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Graduated -
Hysen Cela - professional school
Durres, ALBANIA01.2009
Skills
- Great communications skills with colleagues and management, as well as with clients (tourists) in English
- Food presentation
- Food Pairings
- Meal Planning
- Food Safety
- Food allergy understanding
- Cooking
- Staff Training
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Preferredjob
Cook
Timeline
Line Cook
Cozmos Souvlaki
01.2024 - Current
Chief Cook
Hotel Erandi
03.2022 - 09.2023
Chief cook
Bar-Restaurant-Pizza-Hotel "Panorama" 4
06.2011 - Current
Cook
Hotel GRAND 3
09.2008 - 06.2011
Graduated -
Hysen Cela - professional school
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