Mahedi Hasan
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Skilled and passionate Chef with extensive experience in the food industry, specializing in preparing high-quality dishes across various cuisines. Proficient in a wide range of cooking techniques, including grilling, stir-frying, steaming, and sauce preparation, with a strong focus on balancing flavors and presentation. Adept at menu development, food safety, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in fast-paced environments. Strong ability to work collaboratively with kitchen teams, manage food costs, and maintain hygiene standards. Dedicated to creating flavorful and visually appealing dishes that enhance the dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Chao Lay
01.2024 - Current
- Cooked variety of popular Thai dishes including Pad Thai, curries, stir-fries and salads.
- Ensured consistency in flavors, spice levels, and presentation.
- Chopped vegetables, marinate meats, and pre-make curry pastes and sauces.
- Prevented cross-contamination between raw meat, seafood, and vegetables.
- Have chopped vegetables, pre-made sauces, and marinated proteins ready.
- Adapted dishes based on customer preferences (e.g., extra spicy, no fish sauce, gluten-free).
Line Cook
Pai Uptown
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Cooked popular Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum, Som Tam, and various stir-fries.
- Worked with stir-frying, steaming, grilling, and deep-frying methods.
- Prevented cross-contamination between raw meat, seafood, and vegetables.
- Worked collaboratively with other kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks,Expo,grill cooks and dishwashers to ensure efficient operation during service.
- Managed inventory according to (FIFO) method.
Cook
Makka Resturent
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Operate tandoor ovens, gas stoves, or clay ovens to prepare naan, kebabs, and grilled items.
- Assist in developing or modifying menu items based on customer preferences.
Grill Cook
East Coast Donair & Grill
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Operated the vertical rotisserie, ensuring the meat is evenly cooked and properly sliced.
- Prepare marinades and season meats according to store recipes.
- Handled sharp knives and electric slicer to cut thin slices of meat for wraps, sandwiches, and platters.
- Worked with the team to quickly assemble orders with the right mix of ingredients.
Education
Associate of Science - Software Engineering Technology
Centennial College
ScarboroughSkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Food service
- Kitchen Management
- Culinary Experience
- Leadership
- Bilingual
- Communication skills
- Computer Skill
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Chao Lay
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Pai Uptown
11.2022 - 12.2024
Cook
Makka Resturent
04.2022 - 12.2022
Grill Cook
East Coast Donair & Grill
02.2022 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Software Engineering Technology
Centennial College
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