Olayinka Bakare
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Skilled in following directions to handle supplies, ingredients and cleaning work. Manages time well and flexes easily between different requirements to meet demand. Helps keep kitchen clean, stocked and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety and best practices for kitchen support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen staff member & Bar Attendant
The Rock Bar/Lounge
Atan, Ota, Ogun State
2020.05 - 2023.09
- Manned till and processed and recorded payments for orders.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Performed procedures such as slicing, par cooking and portioning.
- Maintained utensils, knives and kitchen equipment.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Assisted chefs and kitchen staff with frying and steaming.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Set up bar area and kept ingredients and utensils fully stocked to maintain optimal service level.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Performed stringent cleaning and disinfecting processes.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Labelled and stored fresh food deliveries immediately to avoid spoilage.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Operated cash point as required, handling and recording payments.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Reported defective kitchen equipment in line with procedure.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
Credit risk analyst
Addosser Microfinance Bank
Lagos Island, Lagos
2018.03 - 2020.02
- Documented payments and transactions to maintain complete records.
- Tracked loans to gauge signs of financial distress or possible fraud.
- Actioned credit requests from stakeholders, maintaining company credit exposure within frameworks.
- Summarised and presented results and recommendations from analysis to continue progression of business.
- Reviewed applications to assess needs and benefits.
- Evaluated financial data to measure risk exposure and recommend solutions.
- Aided sales teams to structure financial transactions.
- Developed credit repayment plan to preserve stability.
- Managed business credit reports using relevant research, investigation methods and data to provide evidence for recommendations.
- Reviewed business plans to verify capability of applicants to repay loans.
- Studied financial statements to determine ability of company or individuals to repay debts.
Administrative Officer
Covenant University
Ota, Ogun State
2017.11 - 2018.02
- Organised filing system for important and confidential office documents.
- Took minutes and thorough notes in meetings for distribution.
- Facilitated and processed incoming calls and emails, distributing relevant information to necessary departments.
- Managed queries in person, by phone and via email with exceptional customer care.
- Monitored office inventory supplies, re-ordering for service provisions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
University of Hull
Kingston-upon-Hull 2023.09 -
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok, India 2012.05 - 2015.10
Skills
- Food hygiene practices
- Inventory control
- Sampling dishes
- Stock rotation
- Food quality assurance
- Safe knife handling
- Food storage procedures
- Stringent cleaning techniques
- Quality Control
- Menu planning
- Chef support
- Catering support
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Fridge and freezer maintenance
- Food storage safety
- Safe food handling
- Inventory monitoring
- Ingredient stock control
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food storage protocol
- Food storage
- Menu budgeting
- Stock management
- Meal packaging and preparing
- Food safety and rotation
- Waste management
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Food Hygiene
- Data analysis
- Sales data analysis
- Credit risk
- Loan recovery processes
- Credit risk management
- Loan documentation
- Credit exposure monitoring
- Credit analysis
- Payroll and budgeting
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
- Relationship building
- Regulatory compliance
- Database administration
- Corporate administration
- Credit and collections
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
University of Hull
2023.09 -
Kitchen staff member & Bar Attendant
The Rock Bar/Lounge
2020.05 - 2023.09
Credit risk analyst
Addosser Microfinance Bank
2018.03 - 2020.02
Administrative Officer
Covenant University
2017.11 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Sikkim Manipal University
2012.05 - 2015.10