Chuck Abdo
Toledo, OH.
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Experience
Ya Halla Restaurant Toledo, OH
Manager/Head Cook
Jan 2013 - Present
• Direct, supervise and manage overall kitchen operations and kitchen staff activities.
• Create menu items, recipes and develop dishes ensuring variety and quality.
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Approving and polishing the dishes before they reach the customer.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen, ensuring that food hygiene practices are properly followed.
Sahara Restaurant Toledo,OH
Manager/Head Cook
Jan 2006- Jan 2013
• Supervised and coordinated activities of employees engaged in food preparation.
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Determined food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Ensured smooth execution of service through excellent communication with managers, employees, and customers.
Shoreline Cafe Toledo,OH.
Manager/Head Cook
Jan 1994– Jan 2006
• Controlled and directed the food preparation process.
• Introduced the concept of food hygiene, making it easy for staff members to follow safe food preparation activities.
• Performed food preparation activities such as chopping, cutting, cubing, and slicing meats, vegetables, and fruit.