ELIZABETH JABIN-WILLIAMS
CATERING ASSISTANT/KITCHEN PORTER/CARE ASSISTANT
Hackney
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Kitchen head
NURAD HOTEL, LAGOS – NIGERIA
LAGOS, NIGERIA
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
Kitchen Assistant
PACIFIC HOTEL, ALAGBADO-LAGOS, NIGERIA
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Monitored inventory deliveries to minimize product losses and prep for service.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
CARE ASSISTANT
DAVINA CARE HOME
LAGOS, NIGERIA
03.2003 - 12.2003
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Hotel and Catering Management
EXCEL CATERING AND HOTEL MANAGENENT
02/2000 - 09/2002
Skills
Kitchen sanitation
Timeline
Kitchen head
NURAD HOTEL, LAGOS – NIGERIA
03.2018 - 08.2023
Kitchen Assistant
PACIFIC HOTEL, ALAGBADO-LAGOS, NIGERIA
01.2013 - 02.2018
CARE ASSISTANT
DAVINA CARE HOME
03.2003 - 12.2003
Diploma of Higher Education - Hotel and Catering Management
EXCEL CATERING AND HOTEL MANAGENENT
02/2000 - 09/2002
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