Ali Hamza
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced Chef with strong technical skills and a deep passion for expanding culinary knowledge and developing new recipes. Known for reliability and efficiency in food preparation, with proven multitasking abilities and success in team environments. Exceptional problem-solving skills and effective communication style contribute to seamless operations. Committed to upholding food safety and sanitation regulations, proficient in dishwashing and cleaning operations. Strong ability to work quickly and effectively in busy restaurant kitchens, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Guru Italia Cafe
10.2021 - Current
- In beginning, I started as a kitchen hand at Guru italia cafe and Pizzeria but later while I was studying certificate 3 in commercial cookery, I started helping the chef in the kitchen
- I was doing prep at the end of my shift, also checking the temperature of the freezer
- I practiced all my knife skills that had been learned in my kitchen class
- Progressively, I become a chef while I continued my study
- I do bulk cooking over there for around 100 to 150 peoples
- We do buffet over there also
- Performed prep work such as chopping vegetables or marinating meats prior to service hours
- Labeled and stored raw food ingredients in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, or freezer
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment.
Pizza and Pide Chef
Ispa Kebabs
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Experience pizza and, I have gone through all the busiest, most stressful and fast environments while dealing with the most difficult customers on weekends at late night.
- I learned and am able to manage strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- All staff roasters, ordering food deliveries from different suppliers, counting stock levels, ordering drinks with managing relevant stock levels, ensuring the safety of staff, training of staff, following the temperature controls of refrigerators i-e cool room and freezer and checking the appropriateness of the cleaning including kitchen appliances, sinks, dishes and floors are the responsibilities of my job
- Furthermore, I have a 'can do' attitude with a willingness to learn from our Senior Chefs
- Ability to maintain high and consistent food standards at all times
- Strict compliance towards Food Safety and HACCP
- Chef assistance.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Global College Australasia
12.2022
Certificate IV in commercial cookery -
Global College Australasia
06.2022
Certificate III in commercial cookery -
Global College Australasia
12.2021
Skills
- Efficiency and reliability in delivering meals, communicating with customers, and being adept at issue resolution
- Chopping Vegetables
- Proper Storage Procedures
- High-Volume Dining
- Heavy Lifting
- Salad Preparation
- Cooking Equipment Maintenance
- Chef Support
- Sanitization Protocols
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Continuous Improvements
- Effective Customer Communication
- Food Delivery
- Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
References
References will be provided on request.
Timeline
Chef
Guru Italia Cafe
10.2021 - Current
Pizza and Pide Chef
Ispa Kebabs
01.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Global College Australasia
Certificate IV in commercial cookery -
Global College Australasia
Certificate III in commercial cookery -
Global College Australasia