Kalifat Abu

Dedicated and hardworking food service professional with experience in healthcare, retirement homes, banquet service, and commercial kitchens. Skilled in food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, sanitation, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Committed to delivering quality service while following food safety standards.

Owner / Cook - ISEME'S KITCHEN - Hamilton, ON

(2025-09)

• Prepared and cooked meals while maintaining high food quality and safety standards.
• Followed proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Prepared ingredients, portioned meals, packaged orders, and maintained kitchen organization.
• Managed inventory, supplies, and ensured freshness of ingredients.
• Maintained a clean and safe cooking environment.

Sales & Billing Representative - DependableIT Group Inc. - Hamilton, ON

(2024-12)

• Assisted customers with billing inquiries and account-related questions.
• Provided professional customer service while resolving issues accurately and efficiently.
• Maintained organized records and supported daily administrative tasks.

Cook - Blackadar Continuing Care Centre - Ontario

(2023-07 - 2023-07)

• Assisted with food preparation and meal service.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Followed food safety procedures.

Banquet Server - AmbiMi - Hamilton, ON

(2023-08 - 2023-08)

• Set up banquet spaces and prepared service areas for events.
• Served food and beverages to guests in a professional and timely manner.
• Supported cleanup and maintained a clean event environment.

Kitchen Helper / Prep Cook - Compass Group - Hamilton, ON

(2022-11 - 2023-01)

• Prepared ingredients for meals.
• Assisted cooks with food preparation.
• Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and work areas.

Dining Room Server - LaSalle Park Retirement Community

(2022-09 - 2022-09)

• Served meals to residents in a respectful and timely manner.
• Assisted with dining room setup, cleanup, and table service.
• Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining environment.

Dishwasher / Prep Cook / Kitchen Helper - Ancaster Mill - Ancaster, ON

(2021-10 - 2022-03)

• Washed dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Assisted with food preparation.
• Maintained a clean and organized kitchen.

Dishwasher - West Plains Bistro - Hamilton, ON

(2021-09 - 2021-09)

• Cleaned dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Maintained cleanliness of dishwashing and kitchen areas.
• Supported kitchen staff with general cleaning and back-of-house tasks.

Cleaner / Maintenance - HWCDSB - Hamilton, ON

(2020-07 - 2021-08)

• Performed cleaning and maintenance duties to keep facilities safe and presentable.
• Sanitized surfaces and common areas following workplace standards.
• Assisted with general upkeep and supported a clean environment for staff and visitors.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting - Conestoga College (2024)

Diploma - Accounting - Mohawk College (2020 - 2023)