Kawsar Mukhtar

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.

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

Culinary Skills Training - Culinary Arts - Canadian Immigrant Women's Association, CIWA (2026-04)

High School Diploma - High School (Kampala, Uganda)