HICHAM EL YOUSSOUFI
medicine hat,Canada
Summary
Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
line/ prep-cook
CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
MEDICINE HAT, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- implementing superior food handling protocols. Cultivating a positive and productive work environment. Enhancing communication proficiency.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
General Cook
SIZZLING HOUSE RESTAURANT
MEDICINE HAT, Canada
05.2018 - 01.2024
prepare and cook meals, oversee the kitchen operation and clean the kitchen work area.
Prep Line Cook
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
ABU DHABI, UAE
05.2014 - 10.2017
My tenure at the Crown Plaza provided extensive experience and knowledge across diverse culinary styles, significantly enhancing my skills and confidence. This experience also included opportunities to developing and refine my catering event skills.
COOK - COMMIS DE CUISINE
HOTEL ANEZI
AGADIR, MOROCCO
12.2012 - 04.2014
- adhering to hygiene standards
- Separation and disposal of waste/garbage
- Flexible to assist and/or cover for the Demi Chef de Partie or Kitchen Steward
- Organizing Refilling the buffet and maintaining cleanliness
INTERN- COMMIS DE CUISINE
HOTEL ALMOWAHIDINE
, MOROCCO
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene
- Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
- Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation
- Learning about food safety techniques
- Preparing food for mise-en-place
Golf Caddy
GOLF DU SOLEIL
AGADIR, MOROCCO
01.2006 - 01.2010
Assist golfers as a caddie
Education
Diploma of Professional Specialization - Cuisine
Training Center for Apprentices
Agadir, MoroccoThird level of high school studies -
MoroccoInternship - Commis de Cuisine
Hotel ALMOWAHIDINE
MoroccoCertificate of Essential Food Safety Training - Food Handlers
Abu Dhabi, UAEAdvanced Food Safety Certification -
Safecheck
Canada Skills
- Food allergy awareness
- Food inspections
- Willingness to learn
- Efficient multitasking
- Batch cooking
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe food handling procedures
- Plating and presenting food
- Kitchen organization
Languages
ENGLISH, FRENCH, ARABIC
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking ,Travelling and Golf
Timeline
line/ prep-cook
CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
02.2024 - Current
General Cook
SIZZLING HOUSE RESTAURANT
05.2018 - 01.2024
Prep Line Cook
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
05.2014 - 10.2017
COOK - COMMIS DE CUISINE
HOTEL ANEZI
12.2012 - 04.2014
INTERN- COMMIS DE CUISINE
HOTEL ALMOWAHIDINE
01.2011 - 01.2012
Golf Caddy
GOLF DU SOLEIL
01.2006 - 01.2010
Diploma of Professional Specialization - Cuisine
Training Center for Apprentices
Third level of high school studies -
Internship - Commis de Cuisine
Hotel ALMOWAHIDINE
Certificate of Essential Food Safety Training - Food Handlers
Advanced Food Safety Certification -
Safecheck