Muhammad Irfan Kayani
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E-mail: *************@*****.***
Personal Profile Statement
I am a passionate, organized, customer-focused Assistant Chef who enjoys the day-to-day preparations and serving of food and drinks. I have worked in the hospitality sector since 2016 in order to do things that I enjoy the most, cooking and delivering excellent customer service to satisfied customers.
Work Experience
Commis II – All Spice, Lahore
May 2019 to Sep 2019
Main Duties:
Assisting the chef in the kitchen regarding all the manners which includes checking expiry dates of sauces, vegetables, fruits and meat.
Maintaining the professional standard for preparation of food as per menu.
Checking the temperature of freezer & chiller after every 2 hours
To make sure the cleaning of the utensils and kitchen area
Performing the duties of the chef in his absence
Ensure the stock rotation through the day
Cutting vegetables & fruits to be used for dishes
Ensuring the cleaning of all the crockery before serving the customer
Ensuring to Health & Safety and Hygiene Standards for the staff working under my supervision as well as the space of the kitchen where I work.
Commis III – Tandoori Restaurant Islamabad
Jan 2018 to Mar 2019
Main Duties:
Assisting the chef in the kitchen regarding all the manners which includes checking expiry dates of sauces, vegetables, fruits and meat.
Live cooking of breakfast on Sundays
In kitchen preparation of lunch and dinner as per menu
To help the chef in setting up the buffet
Maintaining the professional standard for preparation of food as per menu which include Continental Cuisine.
To make sure the cleaning of the utensils and kitchen area
Performing the duties of the chef in his absence
Ensure the stock rotation through the day
To make sure the proper presentation of the food before it serve to the customers
Cutting vegetables & fruits to be used for dishes
Ensuring the cleaning of all the crockery before serving the customer
Ensuring to Health & Safety and Hygiene Standards for the staff working under my supervision as well as the space of the kitchen where I work.
Chef Trainee – Pearl Continental Rawalpindi
Apr-2017 to Dec-2017
Main Duties Performed:
Assisted the chef in the preparation of food (such as dishes, salads and desserts)
Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for customers
Plating and serving all food in a delicious and professional standard
Cleaning the kitchen and tables surface
Covering for the chef’s duties and responsibilities in his absence
Taking order in person and on the phone
Performing stock rotation through the day
Inspecting food before it serve to the customers
Cutting vegetables to be used for salads, soups and dishes
Ensuring Health & Safety and Hygiene Standards are followed at all times
Setting up the kitchen in preparation for a shift
Pizza Maker-Pizza Hut – Islamabad Airport Branch
April 2016-March 2017
Main Duties Performed:
Making pizza according to customers requirement
Performing date checks on a daily basics and removing out of date items
Setting up the kitchen in preparation for a shift
Handling payments and operating the till
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene
Education
Certification in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
Hashoo Foundation – Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Hospitality
HACCP(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
LIFO & FIFO
Placement in Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi, April 2017– December 2017
Intermediate (HSSC – Food & Nutrition) Continued
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
Matriculation (SSC)
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi
Skills
●Able to work efficiently within a team environment and/or individually
●Able to work well under pressure and in a fast paced workplace
●Quick learner
●Quick and creative thinking for problem solving
●Desire to learn and continuously improve skills and competencies
●Strive to present work of the finest quality
●Communication skills
Hobbies and Interests
My greatest passion and strength is cooking, which is why I have chosen to make it my career and make a living out of it. I see preparing meals as a hobby since it is an evolving, dynamic process which is always full of delicious surprises.
Personal Information
Father’s Name: Raja Sultan Sikander Kayani
Date of Birth: 29th August 1994
Passport: EJ4143591
Nationality: Pakistani
Reference
Available Upon Request