Aida El Bouhtori
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven [Type] skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooking Assistant
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
- Labeled and stored food in refrigerator, cooler or freezer to maximize freshness and support food safety.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Followed standardized recipes to prepare appetizing and timely breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
- Utilized skills and experience in culinary arts to deliver tantalizing food offerings.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
Cook Shift Leader
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Cook Shift Leader
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Morocco07.2004
Skills
- Utensils and Equipment
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Meat Preparation
- Preservation Methods
- Portion Sizes
- Regulatory Assurance
- Chef Assistance
- Plates Presentation
- Plating and Presentation
- Quality Assessments
- Surface Work
- Product Examination
- Dessert Preparation
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Dish Preparation
- Kitchen Assistance
- Kitchen Operations
- Cooking Instruction
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- Regional Association for Social Affairs Training - Cooking and making sweets
Timeline
Cooking Assistant
11.2018 - 05.2022
Cook Shift Leader
02.2015 - 05.2018
Cook Shift Leader
02.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Bachelor of Arts
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