Kawsar Mukhtar
Culinary Professional
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About
Dedicated and reliable culinary professional with hands-on experience in food preparation, quality control, and kitchen sanitation. Skilled in upholding food safety and hygiene standards while supporting smooth, high-volume kitchen operations. Physically fit, hardworking, and adaptable — committed to teamwork, precision, and delivering exceptional culinary results in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Volunteer Line Cook/ Baker/Prep Cook - CARYA Community Kitchen - Calgary, AB
(2026-04)
- Prepares entrée, salads, soups, desserts in large quantity good for 150 people
- Serves and portions food for senior clients
- Wash dishes, pots and pans used during the event
- Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining area
- Prepared cookies and fruit cups for different corporate events
Food Preparation & Kitchen Support - Empire Banquet Hall - Calgary, AB
(2026-04)
- Prepared and portioned ingredients daily for high-volume service, ensuring consistency and food safety compliance
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organized workstations in accordance with health and hygiene standards
- Assisted line cooks, restocked supplies, and monitored food temperatures
- Collaborated with kitchen team to manage service flow efficiently during peak hours
Janitorial & Sanitation Services - Sandman Hotel - Calgary, AB
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Performed deep cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas following food safety protocols
- Safely handled and disposed of waste, chemicals, and perishable materials according to regulations
- Supported operations in high-traffic commercial environments, adapting to shifting priorities
Education
Culinary Skills Training - Culinary Arts - Canadian Immigrant Women's Association, CIWA (2026-04)
High School Diploma - High School (Kampala, Uganda)
