Mahmoud Yahia Mahmoud Elmoursi
Aldaqhlya,Egypt
Summary
Resourceful Assistant Chef with superb knowledge of all culinary applications and techniques. Versatile and adaptable with ability to oversee timely prep of kitchen items and equipment. Skilled in monitoring for expired items and monitoring overproduction. Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Helps keep kitchen clean, stocked and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety and best practices for kitchen support. Service-focused hospitality professional ready to help others and meet customer needs. Understands kitchen processes, food service standards and safety requirements. Inventive Assistant Chef with in-depth knowledge of cooking equipment and temperature control. Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities with the capability of meeting deadlines and working under pressure. Advanced knife and portioning skills. Unique Assistant Chef with talents in monitoring food costs and budgets. Strengths include ensuring foods look aesthetically pleasing, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and operating and managing kitchen equipment. Dedicated to providing a positive working atmosphere and providing exceptional food and service to guests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Chef
Bahaa restaurant
Cairo, Egypt
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
- Developed seasonal menus in collaboration with chef that consistently exceeded customer expectations.
- Spiced food to create fulfilling dining experiences.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards to decrease accidents.
- Operated storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
Assistant Chef
Almohamady Restaurant
Cairo, Egypt
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
- Implemented effective rosters, successfully anticipating peak business times to determine appropriate staffing levels.
- Developed seasonal menus in collaboration with chef that consistently exceeded customer expectations.
- Ordered and received deliveries of ingredients, storing appropriately to avoid product spoilage.
- Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
- Rotated frozen food items.
- Inspected dishes to maintain consistent, high-quality meals and maximum customer satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Tourist Hotel
Al-Oorman Tourist Hotel School
Alexandria 05/2014 - 03/2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food quality control
- Stock control
- Ingredient selection
- Disinfecting utensils
- COSHH regulations knowledge
- Menu planning
- Food allergens knowledge
- Staff scheduling
- Staff training
- Food hygiene
- Well-tuned palate
- Recipe research
- Baking and pastry
- Food service
- Kitchen equipment management
- Menu development
- Back of house admin
- Advanced knife skills
- Event set up
- Ingredient management
- French cooking methods
- Food storage procedures
- Industry trend research
- Food regulations
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Lions Club
- Rotary International
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Jaycees
- Toastmasters
- International Council of Nurses
- Project Management Institute
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Freemason
Certification
- CSC - Certified Sous Chef
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Bahaa restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Chef
Almohamady Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2021
Diploma - Tourist Hotel
Al-Oorman Tourist Hotel School
05/2014 - 03/2016
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