Divine Umuhoza
Kitchen Assistant (Chef's Aide)
Lachine,QC
Summary
Experienced with food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen equipment. Utilizes teamwork to ensure efficient kitchen operations. Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Assistant / Chef's Aide
Restaurant Le Gaspesiana
Mont-Joli, QC
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
Maintenance Worker - Housekeeping & Facility Services
Hotel Le Gaspesiana
Mont-Joli, QC
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Carried out daily cleaning of offices, resident rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, corridors, and common areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of stairwells, smoke rooms, therapeutic bath spaces, and hair salon.
- Washed windows, emptied and cleaned ashtrays, and disinfected high-touch surfaces.
- Ensured availability of hand towels, soap, and toilet paper by restocking dispensers.
- Communicated with supervisors via radio for cleaning priorities and incident responses.
- Removed garbage and kept waste disposal areas sanitary and compliant with safety standards.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
Personal Support Worker - Home Care
Private Clients
Montreal, QC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Kitchen Assistant
Mariott Hotel
Kigali
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
Education
High School Diploma -
APE Rugunga High School
Kigali , Rwanda 01.2013 - 12.2015
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
College Essor
Montreal 03.2023 - 05.2023
Skills
- Chef support
- Food preparation
- Deep Cleaning & Disinfection
- Dishwashing
- Housekeeping & Sanitation
- Waste Management
- Teamwork & Communication
- Time Management
- Safety & Hygiene Compliance
Personal Information
Availability: Available for day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant / Chef's Aide
Restaurant Le Gaspesiana
08.2024 - 06.2025
Maintenance Worker - Housekeeping & Facility Services
Hotel Le Gaspesiana
01.2024 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker - Home Care
Private Clients
08.2023 - 12.2023
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
College Essor
03.2023 - 05.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Mariott Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
APE Rugunga High School
01.2013 - 12.2015
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