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Hamza Waheed
Cook
Karachi
Summary
Enthusiastic cook eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of kitchen and training in food safety. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in food industry.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
The Owl's Nest Play CafeKarachi
Assistant Chef
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Red Oven Family Restaurant Highway Karachi
Cook
11.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Inspected appliances and commercial fryers verify proper working order.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Le-Grand Fine Dining Karachi
Assistant Chef/Intern
01.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
- Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
The City SchoolKarachi
Cambridge "O" Levels
08.2005 - 05.2007
Jinnah University CollegeKarachi
Cambridge "A" Levels from Commerce
08.2007 - 05.2009
Iqra University Karachi
BBA from Economics
08.2010 - 06.2014
Pakistan Institute Of Tourism And Hotel ManagementKarachi
Diploma from Culinary Arts
08.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
Food Handling As Per HACCP Protocols
Trainer New Staff/Interns
First Aid/CPR
Maintenance and Cleaning Of Kitchen Equipment
Excellent Communication Between Kitchen Staff And Floor Staff
Flexible and Adaptable According To Chef's Requirement
MS Office/MS Excel
Order Accuracy As Per Customers Requirement
Passion for food
Safe food handling
Food inventories
Accomplishments
Re opening of Cafe after COVID-19 closure, and developing a new menu according to kids and adults.
Software
Point Of Sale Software
Timeline
Assistant Chef
The Owl's Nest Play Cafe
11.2020 - Current
Cook
Red Oven Family Restaurant Highway
11.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Chef/Intern
Le-Grand Fine Dining
01.2017 - 10.2018
Pakistan Institute Of Tourism And Hotel Management
Diploma from Culinary Arts
08.2015 - 01.2017
Iqra University
BBA from Economics
08.2010 - 06.2014
Jinnah University College
Cambridge "A" Levels from Commerce
08.2007 - 05.2009
The City School
Cambridge "O" Levels
08.2005 - 05.2007