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Zebadiah Wamburu

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive restaurant experience, including a pivotal role at Cactus Club Cafe. Proven ability in food preparation and safety compliance, complemented by strong organizational skills. Recognized for enhancing team dynamics and operational efficiency, while consistently delivering high-quality dishes in fast-paced environments. A dedicated team player committed to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
Edmonton, Canada
03.2023 - 09.2025
  • Operated as an Entree, Sauté, and Apps cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Acquired leadership tools and principles from management to enhance team dynamics.
  • Gained foundational knowledge in business operations, including food cost and sales strategies.
  • Refined problem-solving abilities to effectively manage high-stress situations.
  • Maintained exceptional organization and cleanliness standards throughout tenure.

Executive Assistant

MaKami College
Calgary, Canada
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted CEO directly as Executive Assistant, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
  • Coordinated daily tasks and managed event planning, organizing, and supply delivery.
  • Delivered supplies to campuses in Calgary and Edmonton, ensuring timely availability.
  • Acquired a comprehensive understanding of business operations through hands-on experience.
  • Executed file management and maintained organization during meetings and documentation.
  • Developed resilience by working effectively under pressure and in high-stress environments.
  • Tutored Business Administration students, providing problem-solving support for computer and program-related issues.

Line Cook

Earls Restaurant + Bar
Edmonton, Canada
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • As a line cook, I learned skills in organization and how to be quick but also efficient.
  • The organization taught me how to properly prepare, season and cook the dishes on the menu to the specifications required, as well as how to properly present the food for the guest's satisfaction.
  • Successfully learned how to properly use equipment in the kitchen safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained the work stations, ensuring that sanitization guidelines and food preparation guidelines were met to protect the customers and other coworkers from cross contamination.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties.

Education

Business Administration - Secondary School

Makami College
Calgary, AB
12.2021

High school diploma -

Strathcona Composite High School
Edmonton, AB
06.2018

Skills

  • Construction
  • Team Player
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen experience
  • Event Planning
  • Line cook
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Equipment operation
  • Menu development
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service

Certification

  • FoodSafe, Valid
  • ProServe, 02/01/23 to 02/01/28

Timeline

Line Cook

Cactus Club Cafe
03.2023 - 09.2025

Executive Assistant

MaKami College
03.2021 - 10.2022

Line Cook

Earls Restaurant + Bar
10.2018 - 05.2020

Business Administration - Secondary School

Makami College

High school diploma -

Strathcona Composite High School
Zebadiah Wamburu