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Mutaz Hijazi

Cook And Pizza Maker
Jerusalem,Israel

Summary

Trained, Organized cook with extensive experience within fast food industry. Skilled in pizza and grilled food, demonstrated through long years in food service roles.

Have 7 years of experience preparing dough by hand, operating cooking equipment and plating fresh pizza and other specialties.

Enthusiastic team player with outstanding dexterity to create exceptional handmade items, Successful at remaining upbeat and meeting quick turnarounds while working in tight, hot kitchen areas.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders.

Have experience in middle eastern, Italian and Swedish cuisine.

Overview

4
4
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Chef

Papa John's Pizza
Jerusalem, Israel
05.2021 - Current
  • Prepare and make Pizza, Prepare pizza sauces. Order supplies, maintains inventory, Train other cooks in preparation process so all meals are uniform.
  • Prepare multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintain central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
  • Safely use kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Instruct new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Take food orders from cashiers and cook items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Monitor and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Use pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Communicate with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
  • Reduce customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.

Front Desk Receptionist

National Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
05.2017 - Current
  • Maintain files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Enter customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
  • Resolve customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Contact housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.
  • Maintain transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Calculate billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Protect guest valuables with main safe or in individual boxes to maximize security.
  • Greet guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • The ability of connecting and talking with customers of different backgrounds, due to speaking 4 different languages.

Pizza Chef

Domino's Pizza
Jerusalem, Israel
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Cooked wide range of menu items in addition to pizza, including calzones, salads and desserts.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Sent order information to kitchen using computer system and giving verbal instructions about customers' special requests and needs to other staff.
  • Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making and dough preparation.
  • Oversaw inventory and restocked ingredients following First-In First Out (FIFO) method to minimize spoilage.
  • Completed training to learn additional techniques for making new and seasonal items.
  • Guided prepared items into oven precisely to prevent skin burns and cooked at specific temperatures and times.
  • Reduced ingredient waste when creating pizzas by following pan size, dough quantity requirements and topping measurements.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals and processing cash and credit card payments.

Cook and Pizza Maker

Pizzeria Café 12:an
Oskarshamn, Sweden
11.2012 - 04.2016
  • I expanded my experience in this restaurant
  • Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe,
  • Prepared and cooked meals ranging from Pizzas, kebab, sandwiches, Salads and grilled chicken and meat.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Cook's Assistant

Versavee restaurant
Jerusalem, Israel
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • Began my career as a cook in this Restaurant
  • Cooked and created many simple and complex meals, including in house made recipes like Hummus & Falafel, rice, Pasta and Pitas
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Education

No Degree - French Language And Literature

Birzeit University
Birzeit, Palestine
01.2020 - Current

Diploma Or Certificate - Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center (PPHS)
Jerusalem, Israel
10.2010 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Dar Al Maarifah
Jerusalem - Kofor Aqab
09.2009 - 07.2010

Skills

Food preparation and safety

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Accomplishments

I was selected by the executive chef of The American colony hotel to train under his supervision while finishing the second and final year of my studies at the Notre dame college, receiving a training certificate.

i received 3 honors certificates from the Notre dame college.

i was able to learn and expand my experience in culinary arts by working in Sweden, i was promoted to a shift manager after working for two years.

i was promoted to a shift manager after only one year of working at Domino's, i also contributed in the branch achieving the title of the best branch in Israel, times.

Timeline

Pizza Chef

Papa John's Pizza
05.2021 - Current

No Degree - French Language And Literature

Birzeit University
01.2020 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

National Hotel
05.2017 - Current

Pizza Chef

Domino's Pizza
06.2016 - 12.2020

Cook and Pizza Maker

Pizzeria Café 12:an
11.2012 - 04.2016

Diploma Or Certificate - Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center (PPHS)
10.2010 - 04.2012

Cook's Assistant

Versavee restaurant
09.2010 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

Dar Al Maarifah
09.2009 - 07.2010
Mutaz HijaziCook And Pizza Maker