Objective:
seek a challenging position in a professional environment that can utilize and benefit from my experience. Experience:
APRIL 2007 – APRIL 2022
Cook at a 321 licensed bed hospital - Sodexho, Carrier Clinic, Belle Mead, NJ
• Prepared hot and cold food production in accordance with HACCP regulations.
• Daily production of breakfast, lunch, and dinner fir a census of 300 residents.
• Developed daily production planning for all menus.
• Consistently developed raised quality and customer expectations.
• Oversaw daily meal prep of prep cooks and manage their daily work schedule.
• Consistently produced a quality product that followed the clients’ dietary needs and restrictions.
• Recognized as a key lead and oversaw the training of new staff members. OCTOBER 2004 – MAY 2009
Cold prep and Pastries preparation - Cure, Arbor Glen Nursing Home, Bridgewater, NJ Responsible for the Salad Bar, Dessert Prep, Serving the patients and the Café in addition to the same duties as the Sodexho position above.
2002 – 2005
Line Cook at a 300-seat restaurant - Lonestar Restaurant, Bridgewater, NJ 2000 - 2003
Line Cook at a 200-seat restaurant - Applebee’s Restaurant, Hillsborough, NJ Performed all Line cook duties and trained staff in other production positions. 1996 - 2000
Prep and Line Cook at a 1000- seat restaurant - T.G.I.F Restaurant, Bridgewater, NJ Performed all Prep and Line cook duties and trained staff in other production positions. 1987 - 1996
Food prep, Food Expeditor, Chef’s Helper, Inventorying at a 75-seat restaurant - Mugs Restaurant, Raritan, NJ
Education:
• 2006 – Cura Culinary college – Certificate of Completion.
• 2005 – Strive Professional Career Development.
• 1999 – University of the State of New York – Culinary Arts certificate.
• 1992 – Attended Raritan Valley Community College – 1 year.
• 1991 – Summerset County Vocational School – Graduate.
• 1989 – Graduated Bridgewater High School.
Awards:
• 2007 – Carrier Clinic – Certificate of Achievement.
• 2003 – Applebee’s – Associate of the Month Award.
• 2000 – The College of Culinary Arts – Certificate of Recognition.
• 1999 – T.G.I.F Restaurant – 5-year Service Award Other Skills:
• Speaks and writes Arabic fluently.
Abdul Afyouni
29 Farm Road Apt. 89, Hillsborough, NJ
adxns8@r.postjobfree.com