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Mona El Sherif

London,Egypt

Summary

Aspiring chef , holding a certificaite in Culinary Skills at Fanshawe college. Currently enrolled in level 3 Culinary Management program with expertise of over 5 years in owning a meal prep business, Over 4 years experience as a commis chef and a sandwich maker. Assists other chefs in food prep, ingredient measurement and station maintenance. at two restaurants. Specializing in creating high-quality sandwiches and dishes with diverse ingredients to satisfy customers. Assembled sandwiches efficiently and accurately, adhering to food safety regulations and guaranteeing timely completion. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals and sandwiches in the role of Commis Chef and Sandwich artist for successful establishment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteering Prep Cook

Fanshawe College Downtown Campus
11.2024 - 11.2024


  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Volunteering Prep Cook

Growing Chefs
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of Chef Rodrigo Pacheco
  • Preparing ingredients, organizing and basic cleaning in the kitchen, communicating with Chef Rodrigo Pacheco's team, and ensuring proper presentation and preparation as directed
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines

Commis Chef

Almazak Restaurant & Café
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted Head Chef with ingredients food preparation and presentation in the Kitchen's restaurant
  • Prepare foods by chopping, cleaning, slicing, smashing, boiling, steaming, stewing, sautéing, deep-frying, or baking
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques
  • Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality
  • Assisting with station setup and breakdown in the kitchen and following sanitation guidelines
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request

Owner of a meal prep company

The Meal Company
03.2019 - 04.2024
  • Full cooked meals in advance which can be refrigerated and reheated
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Preparing healthy meals and desserts for different types of diets as Keto, low-carb and carnivore diets

Sandwich Artist

Seven Restaurant
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors
  • Know the cost of products, meal packages, and offers
  • Developed proficiency in preparing various sandwich types, meeting diverse customer preferences and dietary needs

Apprentice Chef

Seven Restaurant
07.2021 - 09.2021

Apprentice Chef

Chez Arz Restaurant
04.2021 - 06.2021

Financial Accountant

AlRabwa Company for Real Estate Investment
02.2011 - 02.2021

Education

Culinary Management Diploma -

Fanshawe School Of Hospitality And Culinary Arts
London, ON

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting (English Section)

Tanta University
05.2016

Skills

  • Communicational
  • Adherence to guidelines
  • Flexible & Quick learner
  • Hardworking and dedicated to achievement of targets
  • Hygiene practices
  • Work under pressure
  • Mise en place
  • Vegetable Cutting
  • Food Preparation
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Ontario College Certificate in Culinary Skills. 12/14/2024
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate. 07/24/ 2024
  • Safe food Check Certificate, 86405738, 06/27/2024
  • IELTS Academic Certificate, 02/26/22
  • Introductory Workshop for Commercial Cooking, 01/05/21 - 01/06/21
  • Basics of Professional Pastry Program, 02/07/21 - 02/24/21
  • Basics of Professional Cooking Food Project Planning and Cooking, 03/01/21 - 03/05/21
  • Food Planning and Costing, 03/15/21
  • Oracle 8i certified Professional Data Base Administrator, 04/01/10 - 10/30/10

Timeline

Volunteering Prep Cook

Fanshawe College Downtown Campus
11.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteering Prep Cook

Growing Chefs
06.2024 - 06.2024

Commis Chef

Almazak Restaurant & Café
06.2022 - 04.2024

Sandwich Artist

Seven Restaurant
10.2021 - 05.2022

Apprentice Chef

Seven Restaurant
07.2021 - 09.2021

Apprentice Chef

Chez Arz Restaurant
04.2021 - 06.2021

Owner of a meal prep company

The Meal Company
03.2019 - 04.2024

Financial Accountant

AlRabwa Company for Real Estate Investment
02.2011 - 02.2021

Culinary Management Diploma -

Fanshawe School Of Hospitality And Culinary Arts

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting (English Section)

Tanta University
Mona El Sherif