Yusuf Rufai
Fort Erie,ON
Summary
Versatile and diligent, honed expertise in cooking and mechanical repairs at The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe and Eng. Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and customer service, enhancing dining experiences and vehicle performance. Mastered food handling and engine repair, significantly improving safety and efficiency. Achieved commendable turnaround times for complex tasks, showcasing proactive problem-solving and organizational skills.
Developed technical and problem-solving skills in automotive repair environment. Leveraged expertise in diagnostics, tool usage, and system maintenance to deliver high-quality work. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing these transferable skills to contribute effectively in different professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Apprentice Mechanic
Eng
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Safely lifted cars to complete repairs.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Operated mechanic's tools and shop equipment safely to prevent damage.
- Utilized diagnostic tools effectively to pinpoint specific issues contributing to vehicle malfunctions or suboptimal performance levels quickly.
- Took advantage of opportunities to learn new systems and repair procedures.
- Cleared work areas of debris and organized supplies to maintain safety and appearance.
- Achieved faster turnaround times for major repairs with effective time-management strategies that prioritized urgent tasks without compromising quality.
- Kept personal appearance and all work areas neat and professional.
- Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
Education
High School -
Muscom
Lagos Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Engine repair
- Heavy equipment repair
- Tire services
- Mechanical systems
- Workplace safety
- Problem diagnosis
Languages
Timeline
Cook
The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe
05.2024 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic
Eng
12.2020 - 05.2022
High School -
Muscom
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