Basel Abd Al Aziz
Chef
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Master Chef
Garage Restaurant and bar
Ramallah
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef Assistant
Snowbar Restaurant, Pool and Bar
Ramallah
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
Barista
Amigo Rest and coffee shop
Jenin
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenin Elementary School
Jenin 01.2019 - 09.2019
Chef Diploma - Chef Training
Kitchen Club
Ramallah 01.2022 - 08.2022
Skills
Ingredient selection
Timeline
Master Chef
Garage Restaurant and bar
02.2022 - Current
Chef Diploma - Chef Training
Kitchen Club
01.2022 - 08.2022
Chef Assistant
Snowbar Restaurant, Pool and Bar
07.2021 - 10.2021
Barista
Amigo Rest and coffee shop
01.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Jenin Elementary School
01.2019 - 09.2019
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