Elmi Thaqi
Mission,BC
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Chef
LUCIANO’S FINE DINE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Created safe and calm environment for employees and guests, prepared meals for customers
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations
Line Cook
LINA’S MARKET
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
- Inspected completed dishes for best-in-class plating, aroma and food quality.
Heavy Holler Operator
N/A
03.2006 - 04.2016
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Chef
PACINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Create prep lists for kitchen crew maintain standers for food storage, rotation, quality
- Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Isaboletini
Peje, Kosovo Skills
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Food Inventories
- Company Safety Standards
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Restaurant Operation
- Steady Food Flows
Languages
English
Professional Working
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Chef
LUCIANO’S FINE DINE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
01.2017 - 01.2018
Line Cook
LINA’S MARKET
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chef
PACINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
01.2015 - 01.2016
Heavy Holler Operator
N/A
03.2006 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Isaboletini
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