Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Skillsareas
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Kazim Jamal

Summary

  • Enrolling in a college culinary program
  • To become a cook

Offering passion for culinary arts and strong desire to learn and grow in fast-paced kitchen environment. Brings understanding of kitchen hygiene and food preparation techniques, coupled with excellent knife skills and ability to follow recipes precisely. Ready to use and develop culinary skills and teamwork in Line Cook role.

Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environment, developing strong multitasking and time-management skills. Adept at maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while working collaboratively with team members. Looking to transition into new field by leveraging culinary expertise and commitment to delivering excellence in any role.

Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Canadian Brewhouse
09.2024 - 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.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
  • Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.

Cook's helper

Blazers Bistro
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Proficient in meal preparation and serving
  • Experienced in shelving and organizing inventory
  • Skilled in dishwasher operation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
  • Competent in product and produce inventory management
  • Accomplished tasks including siding on garage, digging trenches, mixing cement, laying gravel, landscaping

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, Ontario
06.2024

HighSchool -

Howard S. Billings Regional HighSchool
Châteauguay, Quebec
01.2022

Skills

  • Helping Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Technical Skills
  • Communication/People Skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Professional attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Food preparation
  • Food allergen safety

Languages

English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Enrolling in a college culinary program
  • To become a cook

Skillsareas

Evaluated when others were in need of help in kitchen to contribute to teamwork and completion of tasks, Set goals based on feedback received and shared that knowledge with others to ensure cooperation, Listened to what others were in need of and tried to help them as best to ensure service expectations were met, Able to recall and step up completing all tasks when boss told me to take over for the day to ensure continued operations, Developed creative ways to resolve shortage of supplies quickly to ensure continual operation and revenue, Analyzed most efficient use of time while doing tasks by asking for help and managing time wisely to complete large tasks, Planned for completion of tasks for the day, prioritizing which tasks to complete first based on the needs in the kitchen, Developed a good way to intake information and process it quickly when orders came in and anytime the boss needed something, processing the chef's requests fast and keep operations of the kitchen and service running smoothly, Prepped all ingredients needed for meal prep to ensure proper function of kitchen, Shelved products and did inventory for proper ordering procedures, Contributing to setting par levels to ensure sufficient product ordered and prepped, Washed all the dishes, utensils, and pots and pans in accordance to sanitary requirements to ensure compliance and safety, Ensured all inventory arrived and inspected for quality and accuracy, Comfortable in speaking with a variety of people in a variety of settings, Approach any task or communication with others with a positive attitude; able to follow directions, Respectful approach to any interactions with co-workers, managers and customers

Certification

Certificated in WOTP/ SEMI SKILL with 489 hrs

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking

References

  • Kirk Greenwood, Region of Waterloo, Maintenance Millwright Mechanic, (226) 808-8393
  • Mike Ghorayeb, Blazers Bistro, Chef, (514) 975-2665
  • Amanda Weber, Canadianbrewhouse, Kitchen Manager, (226) 606 3299
  • Lewis Cowie, Canadianbrewhouse, General Manager, (306) 861 6525

Timeline

Line Cook

Canadian Brewhouse
09.2024 - Current

Cook's helper

Blazers Bistro
01.2021 - 01.2022

HighSchool -

Howard S. Billings Regional HighSchool

High School Diploma -

Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Kazim Jamal