Rafia Junaid

Experience

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  PERSONAL CHEF

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2019

  Entrepreneur/ Private Chef / Home Chef

  Prepared & cooked gourmet meals for private clients & catering to their individual tastes and dietary restrictions .Managed all aspects of meal planing , grocery shopping & meal preparation . Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety .. Created custome menus & meal plans based on client preferences resulting in 100% customer satisfaction .Managed a budget for grocery shopping & sourcing high-quality ingredients.

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  Occasion spark

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Booking Manager / Menu Planner

  •Initial Planning: Understand client objectives and create an event plan.•Venue Selection: Choose suitable event venues within budget.•Food Menu Selection: Curate a diverse and appealing food menu that suits the event and attendees' preferences.•On-site Management: Oversee event execution, including food service, and handle issues.•Event Promotion: Develop marketing strategies to attract attendees.

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  Ramada Plaza Hotel

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

  Chef

  •Assist in food preparation and cooking for all meals.•Support various kitchen tasks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.•Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to safety standards.•Provide excellent customer service to patrons.

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  Shabbir international

  Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  R&D Chef

  •Incharge of lab and office .•Meet daily with head of lab to communicate daily•operational challenges success .•Attend daily food & Beverage line . •Support / Coach / Lead & motivate lab colleagues .•Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in weekly meeting . •Implement HACCP standards in the lab . •Food cost Analysis.•Research & Development.•Create new recipes for customers.•Food Marketing.•Culinary Management.

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  Chaiapp

  Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

  Head Chef

  Head Chef: Menu creation, food prep, kitchen management, inventory control, quality assurance, safety compliance, cost control, collaboration, creativity, guest interaction."

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  VVIP Family

  Dec 2023 - now

  Private Chef

  *Preparing different cuisines for clients around the world .*Cooking in private events, parties & private yachts.*Skilled in Italian , Maxican , Chiness, Thai, Japanese, Indian , Desi food , Fast Food and Cuisine around the world .*Fine Dine , Theme Buffets ,A La Carte & BBQ .*Working as a private chef for weight losing projects ,making specific healthy food including keto , Vegetarian , Pescatarian and Mediterranean.