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Zaid Alqaisi

Amman,JO

Summary

Experienced cook with a strong culinary background and exceptional knife skills. Adept at preparing high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environments. Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through food. Consistently striving for perfection and maintaining consistency in every dish created. Possessing a keen eye for detail and a passion for culinary excellence. Dedicated to providing an unforgettable dining experience for every customer.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Cibone
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Trained Line cooks on specific cooking techniques and methods.
  • Came up with new specials based on ingredients available at hand.
  • Created a new menu based on the equipment and utensils available at hand.


Line Cook

Four Seasons
01.2023 - 01.2024


  • Skilled in following recipes accurately, managing time effectively, and coordinating with kitchen staff
  • Proven ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality and presentation standards
  • Expertise in preparing a wide array of dishes, including meats, seafood, and vegetarian options
  • Scottsdale, Arizona

Lead Cook

The Kitchenary
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Trained new cooks on proper techniques and food safety regulations, ensuring a well-functioning kitchen
  • Led a team of 4 cooks in a fast-paced restaurant, maintaining high quality and efficiency
  • Took inventory of items in-stock, and filled requisition lists.

Culinary Intern

Fairmont Hotels
10.2021 - 03.2022


  • Assisted the culinary team in food preparation and meal service, gaining hands-on kitchen experience
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and efficiency in a high-pressure, fast-paced culinary environment
  • Amman, Jordan

Cook

French Embassy
10.2021 - 10.2021


  • Sent out identical dishes numerous times with consistency, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Gained on-hand experience working in an intense, high class kitchen.
  • Assisted the Head-chef with food preparation.


Education

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
10.2022

Steak Workshop Certificate - undefined

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
03.2022

Pastry Workshop Certificate - undefined

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
10.2021

Skills

  • Culinary Experience
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Food Rotation
  • Food Presentation
  • Knife skills
  • Food rotation

Timeline

Sous Chef

Cibone
05.2024 - 12.2024

Line Cook

Four Seasons
01.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Cook

The Kitchenary
10.2022 - 01.2023

Cook

French Embassy
10.2021 - 10.2021

Culinary Intern

Fairmont Hotels
10.2021 - 03.2022

Steak Workshop Certificate - undefined

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Pastry Workshop Certificate - undefined

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
Zaid Alqaisi