Shahid Ismail
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines, consistently producing high-quality dishes in high-pressure environments while adhering to strict HACCP food safety standards. Proficient in menu planning and recipe development, showcasing exceptional knife skills and food presentation. Collaborates effectively with front-of-house teams to enhance service quality and guest satisfaction, while mentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain operational efficiency. Committed to contributing expertise to a dynamic kitchen focused on quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4013
4013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen porter
Soho House
Manchester, Lancashire
2025.11 - 2026.02
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
Kitchen porter
Fuel Café Bar
Manchester
2020.09 - 2025.04
- Directed daily kitchen operations while guaranteeing food preparation complied with stringent quality and safety standards.
- Managed food supplies effectively, resulting in significant reductions in food waste.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and high performance.
- Ensured unwavering compliance with health and hygiene regulations at all times.
- Maintained exceptional consistency in food presentation and taste across all dishes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Kitchen porter
Radisson Blu Hotel
Manchester, Lancashire
2017.11 - 2018.08
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
Education
DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) - Electrical
Matriculation -
Govt High School
BurewalaSkills
- Expertise in a wide range of cooking techniques and cuisines
- Menu planning and recipe development
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP)
- Excellent knife skills and food presentation techniques
- Communication and coordination with front-of-house staff
- Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen staff
Timeline
Kitchen porter
Soho House
2025.11 - 2026.02
Kitchen porter
Fuel Café Bar
2020.09 - 2025.04
Kitchen porter
Radisson Blu Hotel
2017.11 - 2018.08
DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) - Electrical
Matriculation -
Govt High School