Mostafa Mohamad Negm
Surrey,BC
Summary
Chef with more than 12 years of experience at 5 star restaurant. Actively looking for a challenging work opportunity to develop my practical experience. Completed a food safe class one. Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering 12 years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Line Cook And Prep Cook
Trattoria Italian Kitchen Restaurant
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Experience
- Monitored food items, maintaining guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness
- Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes
Head Chef
Zoobaeats
07.2013 - 09.2018
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- 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.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Followed orders from executive chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Third Cook
Intercontinental Hotels Group
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Culinary Art Trining
Egypt, GizaBachelor's - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Higher Institute For Specific Studies
Egypt, Giza09.2009
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Cutting Techniques
- Chopping Vegetables
- Time Management
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Safe Work Practices
- Cleaning and Organization
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Order Delivery Practices
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Proper Portioning
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
05.2023 - Current
Line Cook And Prep Cook
Trattoria Italian Kitchen Restaurant
10.2018 - 06.2022
Head Chef
Zoobaeats
07.2013 - 09.2018
Third Cook
Intercontinental Hotels Group
06.2012 - 07.2013
Culinary Art Trining
Bachelor's - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Higher Institute For Specific Studies
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