Sherine Aboudou
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Motivated and hardworking university student with hands-on experience in kitchen support and customer service. Background in food preparation and assisting in a family business, with strong skills in sanitation, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Ready to contribute to Humber River Health’s Food Services team with dedication and attention to quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Cornetto Restaurant
Cotonou, Benin
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with food preparation, portioning, and plating meals.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and followed safe food handling practices.
- Helped wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Worked alongside cooks and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Followed recipes and cooking instructions to prepare menu items accurately.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, discarding items as necessary.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
Customer Support & Sales Assistant
Family Textile Business
Cotonou, Benin
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered customer service and supported day-to-day shop activities.
- Kept store environment clean and organized for customers.
- Managed cash, stock, and customer requests with accuracy.
- Adapted to different roles as needed, showing flexibility and initiative.
- Assisted customers with fabric selection and provided product knowledge.
- Processed customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management
York University
Toronto, ON 09.2024 - 09.2025
High School Diploma - Terminale
Indian International School
Cotonou, Benin 10.2018 - 01/2023
Skills
- Food Handling & Sanitation
- Meal Preparation & Portioning
- Cleaning & Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Physical Stamina (lifting up to 25 lbs)
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Portion control
- Kitchen station organization
- Food ordering
Certification
Food Handler Certificate, Willing to Obtain
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Fluent
- Yoruba, Conversational
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Cornetto Restaurant
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Management
York University
09.2024 - 09.2025
Customer Support & Sales Assistant
Family Textile Business
06.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - Terminale
Indian International School
10.2018 - 01/2023