Anila Akram
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced Executive Chef with a proven track record of leading culinary teams in high-end restaurants and hotels. Adept at menu development, kitchen management, and ensuring top-tier food quality and presentation. Skilled in maintaining cost controls, optimizing kitchen operations, and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Forward-thinking professional offering more than Number years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Type skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Chefs Catering Co.
06.2021 - Current
- Supervise activities of all kitchen staff, Performance management of staff including discipline
- Involvement in menu and product research and development
- Ensures appropriate health and safety standards, FOODSAFE practices
- Monitors apprenticeship development.
Lead Cook
Port Credit seniors Residences
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Pizza chef' Boccone Trattoria Veloce Italian restaurant at the Pearson Airport SSP CANADA FOOD SERVICE INC
- Toronto Pearson International Airport, ON December 2019 to March 2021
Pizza Chef
SSP Canada
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
Education
Secondary School - Food Science
Islamic University of Pakistan
Sialkot, Punjab02.2006
Skills
- Chef (5 years)
- Culinary Experience (3 years)
- Kitchen Experience (5 years)
- Logistics
- Food Preparation (5 years)
- Driving (4 years)
- Food Service (5 years)
- Food Handling (5 years)
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Host/Hostess (1 year)
- Food Safety
- Restaurant Experience (5 years)
- Senior Care (1 year)
- Caregiving
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
- Computer skills
- Retail Sales
Languages
English,Hindi, Urdu,Punjabi,
Full Professional
Certification
- Food Handler, Present
- Smart Serve, Present
- Safe Food Handling, Present
- Trucking & dispatching
- SMART SERVE
- FOOD HANDLER
Personal Information
- Highest Education Level: DCS / DEC
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Executive Chef
Chefs Catering Co.
06.2021 - Current
Lead Cook
Port Credit seniors Residences
10.2020 - 12.2021
Pizza Chef
SSP Canada
09.2019 - 08.2020
Secondary School - Food Science
Islamic University of Pakistan
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