Minhaz Hossain
Chilliwack,Canada
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Efficient and reliable 2nd Cook known for high productivity and completing tasks with precision. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and kitchen safety protocols, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, contributing to creating exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Cook
Earls Kitchen+Bar
Chilliwack, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted Head Chef in planning, preparing and cooking meals for up to 200 guests.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment according to health regulations.
- Monitored food inventory levels and placed orders as necessary.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Checked temperature of cooked foods using thermometers.
- Trained new kitchen staff members on proper knife skills and safety protocols.
- Supervised junior cooks during shifts as needed.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on refrigeration units and freezers.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Chef De Partie
Peel Cafe
Tabouk, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
Sandwich Artist
Shamel Food Company Ltd
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Stocked shelves with products and supplies.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper sandwich-making techniques.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding customer needs and concerns.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads using quality ingredients and tailored to customer requests.
Prep Cook
Mariposa Restaurant
Tabouk, Saudi Arabia
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Company Industry: Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
- Company Industry: Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tejgaon College
Dhaka07.2017
High school or equivalent - Business Studies
Sholaghar A K S K High School
Munshiganj, Dhaka04.2015
Skills
- Customers Handling
- Catering Services
- Microsoft powerpoint
- Pastry
- Stock
- Cake decorating
- Knife Skills
- Recipe Development
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Food presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Fine Dining
- Sanitation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Order prioritization
- Contamination prevention
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Ingredients measuring
- Supply Restocking
- Recipe modification
- Food safety oversight
- Customer Service
- Cake decorating expertise
- Cooking techniques
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food Plating
- Food Storage
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking methods
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Food Safety Certificate
- Food Handling Certificate
Number of dependents
4
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/10/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Bangladesh
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Temporary Work Permit ( LMIA)
Interests
- Cooking
- Baking
- Cake decorating
- Photography
- Travelling
- Cats
- Exploring new ideas
- Football
Target Job
Position: Cook / Chef de partie
Salary: **** (CA$)
Hours : 40/60 Hours ( Weekly)
Notice Period: 1 month
Timeline
2nd Cook
Earls Kitchen+Bar
09.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Peel Cafe
11.2020 - 02.2023
Sandwich Artist
Shamel Food Company Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2020
Prep Cook
Mariposa Restaurant
09.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Tejgaon College
High school or equivalent - Business Studies
Sholaghar A K S K High School