AHMAD KHALID
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in food preparation techniques, including sauces preparation and vegetable cutting. Proficient in knife handling and chopping techniques, ensuring precision and safety in the kitchen. Strong understanding of seasonal ingredients and awareness of allergens to enhance menu offerings. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of food quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Securitygaurd
SECURI-GAURDS ABU DHABI
ABU DHABI , UAE
2011.08 - 2019.05
- Protect company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
- Act lawfully in direct defense of life and property
- Make incident reports and submit to head office
- Patrol randomly or regularly building and perimeter
- Monitor and control access at building entrances
- Watch alarm systems or CCTV cameras
- Managed access control systems to prevent unauthorised entry into premises.
- Enforced company policies by educating staff about security procedures.
- Ensured premises safety through regular patrols and surveillance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to report unusual incidents.
- Controlled crowds during peak hours with effective communication techniques.
- Reported any suspicious behaviour promptly to the management team.
- Patrolled assigned areas at specified intervals as part of routine duties.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
CHEF
JRC GLOBAL BUFFET
Watford, Hertfordshire
2019.10 - 2021.06
- Cut and prepare all European dishes from start to finish.
- Wash workstations and utensils using food-safe cleaning methods.
- Sterilise stencils thoroughly, then clean again between prep steps.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene while preparing ingredients and final dishes.
CHEF
WESTWOOD INVESTMENTS LTD
Watford, Hertfordshire
2021.06 - 2025.11
- Prepare Indian cuisine from cutting through daily prep activities.
- Follow food hygiene routines while cleaning all food utensils and stencils.
- Coordinate with suppliers to source fresh ingredients daily for service.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
Chef helper
Golden Dagon Feast Limited
Watford, Hertfordshire
2025.11 - 2026.04
- Completed orders under pressure whilst maintaining high quality standards,.
- Handled special dietary requests from customers, fostering inclusive dining experience.
- Performed kitchen duties diligently, contributing to smooth restaurant service.
- Ensured high quality dishes by following recipes meticulously.
- Stocked pantry efficiently, ensuring availability of ingredients at all times.
- Assisted in menu planning, introducing innovative dish ideas regularly.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen staff, promoting a harmonious work environment.
Education
HSSC - Arts
Board of intermediate and secondary education, Rawalpindi
RawalpindiSSC - Science
Board of intermediate and secondary education, Rawalpindi
RawalpindiSkills
- Awareness of allergens
- Sauces preparation
- Seasonal ingredients familiarity
- Vegetable cutting
- Food preparation techniques
- Cooking techniques
- Chopping techniques
- Customer Service
- Knife handling
Certification
- SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR LICENSE VALID UNTIL : 31 MAY 2029
- UK FULL DRIVING LICENSE VALID UNTIL : 07 DEC 2030
Languages
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
English
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Swimming
- Hicking
Timeline
Chef helper
Golden Dagon Feast Limited
2025.11 - 2026.04
CHEF
WESTWOOD INVESTMENTS LTD
2021.06 - 2025.11
CHEF
JRC GLOBAL BUFFET
2019.10 - 2021.06
Securitygaurd
SECURI-GAURDS ABU DHABI
2011.08 - 2019.05
SSC - Science
Board of intermediate and secondary education, Rawalpindi
HSSC - Arts
Board of intermediate and secondary education, Rawalpindi