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HAMZAH ABU-KHAJIL
Ottawa
Summary
Highly organized and dependable, adept at effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven track record of successfully taking on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. Strongly committed to excellence and dedicated to delivering exceptional results that contribute to the organization\'s success. Results-driven hospitality professional prepared for leadership roles in dynamic cafe settings. Experience in supervising staff, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction equips with the skills necessary for success. Known for ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs. Expertise in workflow management and customer relations further strengthens capabilities.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rooster's Coffeehouse
Student Supervisor
11.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Fostered a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
Rooster's Coffeehouse
Cook
09.2022 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
Loyalist Inn/MHG
Cook
07.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
Sobeys
Seafood Clerk
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests
- Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs
- Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display
- Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools and work surfaces
- Interacted with customers to foster loyalty and satisfaction
Education
CarletonOttawa, ON
Bachelor of Health Sciences from Biomedical Sciences
04.2026
Three Oaks Senior High SchoolSummerside, PE
High School Diploma
06.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Capable of Handling 50 Pound Loads
- Food Allergy Management
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Portion Management
- Grill Operation
- Detail-Oriented Mindset
- Health Code Standards
- Food Safety Understanding
- Rotating Products
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Food Handler certificate
Timeline
Student Supervisor
Rooster's Coffeehouse
11.2024 - 05.2025
Cook
Loyalist Inn/MHG
07.2023 - 09.2023
Seafood Clerk
Sobeys
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cook
Rooster's Coffeehouse
09.2022 - 11.2024
Three Oaks Senior High School
High School Diploma
Carleton
Bachelor of Health Sciences from Biomedical Sciences
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