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Morean Suomow

Concord,Ontario

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Moreen's Mediterranean Kitchen
03.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Baker

Moreen's Mediterranean Kitchen
03.2019 - Current
  • Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Assisted in planning and running promotional events and campaigns.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Strengthened relationships with vendors by negotiating favorable pricing terms on ingredient purchases.
  • Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
  • Replenished bakery items in display cases.
  • Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Manager

SUQ Mediterranean Kitchen
02.2012 - 01.2019
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Chef

SUQ Mediterranean Kitchen
02.2012 - 01.2019
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Ph.D. - Psychology

University Of Baghdad
جامعة, تقاطع, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Staff hiring
  • Product Promotion
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
  • Food quality
  • Knife Skills
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Pastry Skills
  • Staff Training

Languages

English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Assyrian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner

Moreen's Mediterranean Kitchen
03.2019 - Current

Baker

Moreen's Mediterranean Kitchen
03.2019 - Current

Manager

SUQ Mediterranean Kitchen
02.2012 - 01.2019

Chef

SUQ Mediterranean Kitchen
02.2012 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Psychology

University Of Baghdad

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