Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Mohammed Farooq

Mohammed Farooq

Riyadh,Nortern Ring Rd, An Nakheel

Summary

Passionate Pastry Chef with experience in well-renowned hospitality and service settings. Skilled in planning and prioritization to meet kitchen demands whilst minimizing waste. Creative and continually upskilling to support menu innovation. An ambitious student with a passion for pastry seeks a role to develop strengths in dessert preparation, production, and presentation. Learns quickly and takes direction well to achieve required standards for productive kitchen assistance. Talented Pastry Chef creating innovative, unique menus using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Skilled in the fast-paced section running, achieving quality output in pressured conditions. Communicates and collaborates well for positive, productive kitchen operations. Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pastry & Pizza Chef

Cello Lounge
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2021 - Current
  • Executed advanced pastry techniques from [Technique] to [Technique] to produce.
  • Maintained and controlled pastry kitchen supply inventory through to reduce unnecessary downtime.
  • Employed strict quality control measures from [Task] to [Task] to maintain high standards of baked goods.
  • Mentored [Number] junior Pastry Chefs over [Timeframe] period.
  • Performed [Timeframe] trend and product development research to provide innovative product offerings.
  • Prepared exceptional pastries and desserts.
  • Baked pretzels, bagels, baguettes, and a wide variety of breads.
  • Maintained strong, cooperative working relationships with the bakery team and fellow employees.

Pastry & Baker Chef

LeD'or Lounge ( Golden Side Company )
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Closely followed recipes, maintaining consistency across baking processes.
  • Liaised with suppliers and carefully chose ingredients to use in baking.
  • Reported equipment problems, known safety hazards, and unsafe practices to the supervisor.
  • Kept all work areas clean and organized for hygiene purposes.
  • Maintained and controlled pastry kitchen supply inventory to minimize waste.

Pastry Chef de Partie

Steak 'N' Shake Restaurant
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Attended workshops to update knowledge and skills in pastry arts and ingredients.
  • Determined the best way to present food and create decorative food displays.
  • Closely followed recipes, maintaining consistency across baking processes.
  • Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.

Chef De Partie

Kako Gulf Catering Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2013 - 11.2016
  • Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
  • Sanitized counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs, and fish.
  • Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.

Education

A-Levels - Arts & Commerce

Mount Carmel Central School
Maryhill, Mangaluru India
01.1997 - 12.2008

Skills

  • Pastry product design
  • Innovative creative
  • Methodical multitasker
  • Dessert plating techniques
  • Pastry quality control
  • Breadmaking
  • Food storage knowledge

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Arabic
Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • Designed a whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages, and pricing.
  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Created a signature dish that generated high interest and became a best-selling dinner entrée for.
  • Supervised a team of staff members.

Timeline

Pastry & Pizza Chef

Cello Lounge
01.2021 - Current

Pastry & Baker Chef

LeD'or Lounge ( Golden Side Company )
01.2018 - 12.2020

Pastry Chef de Partie

Steak 'N' Shake Restaurant
02.2016 - 12.2018

Chef De Partie

Kako Gulf Catering Company
03.2013 - 11.2016

A-Levels - Arts & Commerce

Mount Carmel Central School
01.1997 - 12.2008
Mohammed Farooq