Tamara Essa

Highly approachable and professional chef with strong communication and multitasking skills. Passionate about learning and improving culinary techniques. Dependable and reliable team player who thrives in collaborative and diverse environments. Capable of working independently as well as effectively managing and contributing to team efforts.

• Date of Birth: 07/12/2000
• Nationality: Jordanian

• Inventory management
• Cost control and budgeting
• Staff training and supervision
• Kitchen hygiene and sanitation
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP)

• Expertise in Various Cooking Techniques (grilling, sautéing, baking, etc.)
• Knowledge of different cuisines (Italian, French, Asian, Mediterranean)
• Menu planning and development
• Recipe creation and adaptation
• Food presentation and plating

• Steak Workshop with Chef Yousef Iqleim, Amman, Jordan, 03/01/22
  Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
• Australian Beef and Lamb Workshop with Chef Tarek Ibrahim, Amman, Jordan, 04/01/22
  Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
• Basic Food Hygiene Program, Amman, Jordan, 04/01/22
  Rotana Hotel, Amman
• True Aussie Junior Chef Academy, Amman, Jordan, 02/01/22
  Meat & Livestock Australia at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
• Food Safety Course for Food Handlers, Amman, Jordan, 02/01/24
  Jordan Food and Drug Administration at Marriott Hotels Group
• Certificate of Kitchen Cleaning Chemicals, Amman, Jordan, [Date of Completion]
  [Issuing Organization]

• HORECA Jordan 2024 Pasta Competition: Awarded First Place and honored with a Silver Trophy.
• Certificate of Compliance and Excellence in Food Safety: Recognized by Hygex for outstanding food safety standards.

• Reading
• Swimming
• Watching movies and documentaries

• Arabic
• English

• Chef Farah Alnasrawi, +962 7 9120 103, farah.n1990@gmail.com
• Chef Amin AlAkhal, +962796708354, Amin.Alakhal@stregis.com