Muhammad Farhan Baig
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Motivated Line Cook with 2 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Cook
Hello Fresh
Mississauga, ON
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
Laari Adda
Mississauga, ON
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Line Cook
Saraya Restaurant
Mississauga, ON
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Kitchen Helper + Line Cook
Village Taste
Mississauga, ON
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food, paper goods and cleaning products.
- Unloaded deliveries of food and supplies.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers.
- Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
- Labeled containers with date before storing food in refrigerators or freezers.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Assisted cooks in preparing ingredients for meals.
- Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers and grinders.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Disposed of garbage according to health code regulations.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Education
Diploma In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
COTHM
Lahore, Pakistan10-2019
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan10-2015
Intermediate In Commerce - Commerce
Indus College
Islamabad, Pakistan.06-2013
High School Diploma -
Divisional Public School
Islamabad, Pakistan.06-2011
Skills
- Cooking Methods
- Recipes And Menu Planning
- Adherence To Recipes
- Food Readiness Testing
- Following Cooking Methods
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage Procedures
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Cutting & Chopping
- Stock Rotation
- Ingredient Stocking
- Food Storage
- Cleaning And Organization
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Produce Cook
Hello Fresh
12.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Laari Adda
09.2023 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Saraya Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023
Kitchen Helper + Line Cook
Village Taste
06.2022 - 03.2023
Diploma In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
COTHM
Punjab University
Intermediate In Commerce - Commerce
Indus College
High School Diploma -
Divisional Public School
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