KAMRAN ABID
Okara
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at [Previous Employer], excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Known for innovative menu development and effective team communication, I enhance customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Passionate about culinary creativity and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
Typsy Certification
Work History
Culinary Professional
Okara
- Performed daily mise en place tasks such as preparation, portioning, labeling, and station setup.
- Collaborated in the preparation of burgers, grill items, and continental dishes with consistency.
- Honed knife skills and steak-cutting techniques while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted senior chefs during high-volume service, improving teamwork and efficiency.
- Upheld rigorous food hygiene standards and cleanliness per HACCP regulations.
- Supported food plating efforts according to kitchen presentation standards.
- Engaged in culinary competitions for practical kitchen exposure and skill development.
- Exhibited discipline and eagerness to learn within a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Prepared diverse menu items in high-pressure kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food prep areas.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during busy service hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and compliance standards.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
Education
Diploma In Culinary Arts -
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM)
OKARA01-2026
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate -
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM)
OKARA10-2025
Matriculation - Science
BISE Sahiwal
Okara07-2017
Skills
- Food preparation and presentation
- Kitchen hygiene and safety
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen organization
- Knife handling techniques
- Time management and teamwork
- Problem resolution
- Quality control
- Garnishing techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation practices
- Cost control
- Cooking methods
- Sauce making
- Workstation maintenance
- Menu development
- Cooking equipment operations
- Ingredient knowledge
- Waste reduction
- Sanitizing and cleaning
- Excellent communication
- Cultural Cuisine Knowledge
- Customer service communication
- Leadership and team building
- Effective staff communication
Certification
- Leadership & Team Building
- Effective Communication
- Body Language Basics
- COVID-19 Business Restart for Managers
- Customer (Experiential) Service
- Mise en Place
- Primary Steak Cut Mastery
- Hamburger Mastery
Languages
- ENGLISH
- PUNJABI
- URDU
Kitchen Experience - Description
Trained in a professional hot kitchen environment, following restaurant-style operations and discipline. Performed daily Mise en place, including preparation, portioning, labeling, and station setup. Assisted in preparation of burgers, grill items, fast food, and basic continental dishes with consistency and quality focus. Practiced knife skills and primary steak cutting techniques, ensuring safety and portion control. Supported senior chefs during busy service hours, developing speed, accuracy, and teamwork. Maintained high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety (HACCP awareness). Assisted with basic food plating and presentation according to kitchen standards. Participated in culinary competitions and live cooking events, gaining real-time kitchen exposure. Demonstrated punctuality, discipline, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Accomplishments
🏆 3rd Position – World Egg Day Competition
🏆 3rd Position – All Okara Fast Food Challenge
🏆 2nd Position – Pakistani Cuisine Challenge
🏆 3rd Position – All Okara Fast Food Challenge
🏆 2nd Position – Pakistani Cuisine Challenge
Timeline
Culinary Professional
Diploma In Culinary Arts -
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM)
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate -
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM)
Matriculation - Science
BISE Sahiwal