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Qasim Afzal

Hassanabad, Sheikh House, Barki Road,

Lahore Cantt – Pakistan

Phone: +92-301-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Versatile and dedicated Chef with over 15 years of continuous experience (2010–Present) in both fast food and Pakistani cultural cuisine. Skilled in preparing and presenting a wide range of dishes, including burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, fried chicken, wraps, biryani, karahi, kebabs, nihari, and traditional curries. Proficient in grill, fryer, and oven operations, recipe execution, and portion control, while ensuring compliance with strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP). Experienced in high-volume kitchen operations, inventory management, and cost control. Recognized for delivering consistent quality under pressure, training kitchen staff, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Committed to preserving authentic flavors, driving menu innovation, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Key Competencies & Skills

- Culinary Expertise: Fast Food (Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Pizzas, Fried Chicken), Pakistani Cuisine (Biryani, Karahi, Nihari, Kebabs, Traditional Curries)

- Cooking Techniques: Grill, Fryer, Oven Operations, Recipe Execution, Portion Control

- Food Safety & Hygiene: HACCP Compliance, Kitchen Sanitation, Quality Control

- Operational Skills: High-Volume Kitchen Management, Inventory & Stock Rotation, Cost Control

- Team Skills: Staff Training, Workflow Coordination, Customer Service Excellence

- Menu Development: Recipe Standardization, Seasonal Specials, Food Presentation Professional Experience

Cook – Red’s Bar Restaurant – Lahore, Pakistan (2010 – 2014) - Prepare and cook a variety of fast food and Pakistani cultural dishes.

- Operate grill, fryer, and oven to deliver high-quality meals quickly.

- Maintain hygiene and HACCP food safety standards at all times. Cook 1 – Sweet Tooth Restaurant – Lahore, Pakistan (2014 – 2017)

- Specialized in fast food and dessert-based menus, including pizzas, burgers, and sweet dishes.

- Assisted in menu creation to attract a wider customer base. Chef – Zakir Tikka Restaurant – Lahore, Pakistan (2017 – 2020)

- Prepared traditional Pakistani BBQ items including chicken tikka, kebabs, and karahi.

- Managed inventory and kitchen workflow during peak hours. Ex Chef – Haji Restaurant – Lahore, Pakistan (2020 To Till Continue..) - Cooked authentic Pakistani curries, biryani, and nihari.

- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. Education

Completed Education up to Grade 7 – Pakistan

Additional Information

Languages: Urdu (Native), English (Basic/Conversational) Availability: Full-time / Shift Work / Overtime

Work Environment: Comfortable with both individual and team-oriented kitchen operations

Work Pace: Experienced in handling high-pressure and fast-paced environments

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