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Alexis Akanko

Alexis Akanko

Ashthead,Select a county

Summary

I am a dedicated Professional Cookery student, passionate about culinary arts. With strong cooking and communication skills, I aim to excel in a dynamic hospitality environment, aspiring to become a restaurant owner, bringing innovative and exceptional dining experiences to my future guests

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Kitchen assistant

NESCOT
Epsom, Surrey
2025.11 - 2025.11
  • Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
  • Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
  • Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
  • Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
  • Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
  • Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
  • Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality and Catering

NESCOT
Epsom, Surrey
2025.09 -

Hospitality and Catering

Istituto Onnicomprensivo di Recoaro Terme
Italy
2023.09 - 2025.02

Skills

  • Equipment handling
  • Dish preparation speed
  • Temperature control awareness
  • Portion control understanding
  • Kitchen equipment familiarity
  • Food plating artistry
  • Baking basics
  • Operate commercial appliances
  • Raw material quality assessment
  • Hygiene consciousness
  • Special dietary requirement awareness
  • Sauce making
  • Simple meal assembly
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Meat butchery
  • Communication
  • Stock management
  • Health and Safety regulations

Languages

Italian
Native

Affiliations

  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Lego building and collecting
  • Hiking
  • Spending time with friends
  • Music

Timeline

Kitchen assistant

NESCOT
2025.11 - 2025.11

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality and Catering

NESCOT
2025.09 -

Hospitality and Catering

Istituto Onnicomprensivo di Recoaro Terme
2023.09 - 2025.02
Alexis Akanko