Hi, I’m
Zeina Zeidan
CHEF
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Holding Food Safety Handler, and a work permit, I am an active, passionate, and ambitious CHEF. I love dealing with people who need special food. In my opinion, everybody has a food code, but when it comes to retirement housing, people there need studied kind of food with extra love, and this is what i love to serve most! I have a great experience in serving Food Allergy people, with a great variety of food from all over the world. I prepared appetizers, main dishes, sauces, desserts and I always create my own dishes. I have done recipe development many times, and this turned out to be as exciting as could be!
I received FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE from food handler ontario health. I do have a food safety certificate from City and Guilds / LONDON/ UK.
I can carry my passion and prove it in many fields: Private Chef, retirement housing Chef, School Kitchens, University kitchen, hospitals..
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Makam Al Sultan Restaurant
Chef Consultant
01.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Private Home
Chef
01.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared LACTOSE FREE/ VEGAN/ Gluten free food and desserts
Myself
Home Caterer
10.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Served all tastes from around the world, with those having allergies and intolerances.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- check my instagram page : @zeina_cooks
- I cook with PASSION. This is the secret ingredient: LOVE
Education
Alfa Culinary And BeverageNicosia, Cyprus
Advanced Diploma from Culinary Arts/ Chef
05.2022
University Overview
- Graduation with Distinction
Skills
- Food Allergies
- Sauce Preparation
- Steady Food Flows
- Food Service Operations
- Waste Control
- Health Department Standards
- Food Purchasing
- Production Preparation
- Effective Communication
- Control Labor Costs
- Customer Experience
- Cooking Procedures
- Scheduling
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Assignment Schedules
- Quality Assurance
- Banquets and Catering
- Kitchen Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Restaurant Operation
- Verify Food Quality
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Baking and Broiling Skills
- Recipe Development
- Forecasting and Planning
- Chef Consultations
- Food Safety Oversight
- Special Requests
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Catering Events
- Proper Food Storage
- Allergy Management
- Procedure Preparation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Knife Use
- Food Consumption Estimates
- Contamination Prevention
- Menu Planning
- Profit Target Achievement
Websites
Accomplishments
- Prepared meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Chef Tutor in middle eastern masterclasses at Alfa Culinary and Beverage ( Nicosia/ Cyprus)
Certification
- Certified as FOOD SAFETY HANDLER from Ontario Health Department ( 2023)
- Certified Chef Consultant at MAQAM AL SULTAN restaurant in Larnaca/ Cyprus ( January 2021- June 2022)
Instagram: @zeina_cooks
This page is my love expressed in taste!
Timeline
Chef Consultant
Makam Al Sultan Restaurant
01.2021 - 06.2022
Chef
Private Home
01.2020 - 06.2022
Home Caterer
Myself
10.2019 - 06.2022
Alfa Culinary And Beverage
Advanced Diploma from Culinary Arts/ Chef
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