IRFAN JAVED
KITCHEN HELPER
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Lavazza Espression
Al Bateen
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Kitchen Helper
Royal le.Meridien
Abu Dhabi
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Kitchen Assistant
Le.Spezia Restaurant
Gujranwala
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian High School
Civil Lines, Gujranwala, Pakistan 03.2000 - 03.2002
Skills
Food storage protocol
Kitchen equipment operation
Ingredient management
Kitchen station cleanliness
Plates presentation
Order accuracy
Chef support
Safe food handling
Chopping vegetables
Sauce preparation
Sweeping and mopping
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Lavazza Espression
11.2022 - Current
Kitchen Helper
Royal le.Meridien
06.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Assistant
Le.Spezia Restaurant
11.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Christian High School
03.2000 - 03.2002