PHILIPPE ZRA
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking individual with hands-on experience in both housekeeping and kitchen operations. Skilled in maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary environments in both residential and commercial settings. Proficient in deep cleaning, laundry, and using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies. Also currently gaining hands-on culinary training at Cypress College, with experience in basic food preparation, dishwashing, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting chefs with routine kitchen tasks. Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and efficient, with strong time management and multitasking abilities. Committed to providing high-quality service and working well both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant(student Placement)
Cypress College
Medicine Hat, Alberta
05.2025 - Current
- Stocked food items and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Operated dishwashing machines according to manufacturer's instructions to ensure safety.
- Prepared food items per recipe cards while adhering to production and portion standards.
- Disposed of garbage following established procedures to maintain cleanliness.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation by washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients, and portioning meals.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning floors and walls to uphold hygiene.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Housekeeper
Hotel Transcam
Ngaoundere, Adamawa Region,Cameroon
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Inspected guest rooms post-cleaning to ensure presentation standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with health standards during all cleaning operations.
- Stocked essential amenities, including soap, shampoo, and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Changed bed linens and towels while maintaining overall room tidiness.
- Provided information regarding hotel services upon guest request.
- Cleaned bathrooms thoroughly, including toilets, tubs, showers, and sinks.
- Observed correct chemical usage for various cleaning surfaces.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, and dusted furniture.
Education
Cypress College
Medicine Hat, ABSkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Laundry and ironing
- Dusting and vacuuming
- Workplace health and safety
- Heavy lifting and endurance
- Waste management and recycling
- Food safety protocols
- Recipe preparation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Kitchen organization
- Dishwashing techniques
- Food storage practices
- Chef assistance
- Sanitation procedures
Affiliations
- Soccer
- Basketball
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- ProServe
- Food Safe
- WHMIS
- Food Handling
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant(student Placement)
Cypress College
05.2025 - Current
Housekeeper
Hotel Transcam
09.2023 - 06.2024
Cypress College
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