Zebna Amare
Kingston,ON
Summary
Proven expertise in kitchen operations and housekeeping and work experience at Queen's University and Aramark showcase my ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and meal preparation. Skilled in creating culturally diverse dishes and ensuring sanitary food storage, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Casual Caretaker
Queen's University
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, as a casual caretaker service provider, I provided a variety of services:
- Cleaning student residences, conferencing tasks
- Bed making
- Cleaning after guests’ stays in a hotel-like environment and event set-ups.
- Collecting garages and all cleaning works
Food Service Worker
Aramark
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
- Understand what is inclusive of a meal
- Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
- Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
- Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
- Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
- Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
- Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
- Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
- Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
- Supervise the food temperature requirements
- Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
- Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
- Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
- Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
- Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
- This role had physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Needs And Inclusive Education
Haramaya University
Ethiopia02-2021
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Basic methods of cookery
- Prepare appetizers and salads
- Prepare basic Ethiopian cultural dish
- Organize and prepare food
Kitchen Operation: I have completed the following basic modules and courses with practical experience at the Hotelier International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Ethiopia During the training process, I was placed in various international hotels to gain field experience alongside the theoretical knowledge I acquired
- Present food
- Receive and store kitchen supplies
- Clean and maintain kitchen premises
- Prepare sandwich
- Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
- Work with colleagues and customers
- Work in a socially diverse environment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casual Caretaker
Queen's University
05.2024 - 09.2024
Food Service Worker
Aramark
11.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Needs And Inclusive Education
Haramaya University
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