HABIBA SHEIKH
Summary
OBJECTIVE :
Dedicated and passionate culinary professional with hands-on experience in bakery, hot kitchen, and live cooking stations. Skilled in fast-paced kitchen environments with a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and consistency. Seeking to grow within a professional kitchen where I can refine my craft and contribute with creativity and discipline.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cook 3
DoubleTree by Hilton, Nathia Gali
Pakistan
2025.11 - 2026.03
- Supported daily operations in bakery and hot kitchen.
- Assisted with live cooking stations during busy breakfast service.
- Prepared various egg dishes and omelets, ensuring consistency and presentation.
- Helped with food preparation, plating, and maintaining kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate smooth kitchen operations.
- Participated in inventory checks and communicated shortages or damages to supervisors.
- Assisted in preparation for cold and hot dishes, including chopping, marinating, and seasoning.
- Devised creative ways to use seasonal produce in daily menus.
- Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for customers with allergies or health concerns.
Intern Baker
Best Western Hotel Bahria Town
Pakistan
2025.04 - 2025.10
- Assisted chefs in bakery and breakfast section.
- Supported preparation of baked goods and plated breakfast items.
- Maintained cleanliness and followed food safety standards.
- Helped senior chef in preparing cold dishes, including salads, sandwiches, canapés, and desserts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Education
Bachelor - International Relations
Sargodha University
PakistanDiploma - Professional Chef
NATVCC
Pakistan 2025.03 - 2025.09
Skills
- Live cooking and guest interaction
- Breakfast station expertise (Eggs, Omelets, etc)
- Bakery production skills
- Hot kitchen operations
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Time management in high-pressure environments
- Teamwork and communication
- Plating and presentation skills
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
- Special dietary cooking
- Knife handling techniques
- Adaptability to new recipes
Certification
- Food Safety Level 1 – KPK Government
Languages
Urdu
Native
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Best Roaming Award – DoubleTree by Hilton
- Appreciation Letter – DoubleTree by Hilton
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Quick learner with adaptability across kitchen sections
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Passion for traditional cooking techniques with a modern touch.
Affiliations
- Global Cuisine Exploration
- Menu Research
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook 3
DoubleTree by Hilton, Nathia Gali
2025.11 - 2026.03
Intern Baker
Best Western Hotel Bahria Town
2025.04 - 2025.10
Diploma - Professional Chef
NATVCC
2025.03 - 2025.09
Bachelor - International Relations
Sargodha University