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MARIAM OLAWUNMI AKINSANYA

MARIAM OLAWUNMI AKINSANYA

Bromley,City of London

Summary

I am seeking for a production position, where I can maximize my skills, and utilize my diverse experience and talents to deliver meaningful results. Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering six + years of experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing different varieties of food and understands kitchen processes, food service standards and safety requirements. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Kitchen assistant volunteer

Floating Buka Restaurant
London, London
03.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware to prevent spoilage of food stored in designated containers and storage areas
  • Prepared a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, according to customers orders or supervisors instructions, following approved procedures
  • Washed, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
  • Received and stored food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas
  • Asian dinning menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
  • Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
  • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Delivered consistent portion control and presentation to meet high brand standards.
  • Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practices and reporting non-compliance to senior staff.
  • Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
  • Actively inspected food preparation and storage areas, ensuring proper sanitation and cleanliness standards.
  • Helped prevent dishwasher drainage issues through regular cleaning and correct chemical use, in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target timeframes.
  • Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed ingredients following recipe formulae and procedures.
  • Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
  • Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
  • Monitored and recorded fridge and freezer temperatures to safely preserve stock.
  • Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
  • Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies throughout shifts.
  • Catered to allergies and modified diets with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.

General kitchen assistant

Haminton Grand Hotel
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2017 - Current
  • Help prep food, store food in proper containers
  • Helps with kitchen cleanup
  • And taking temperatures of food making sure the quality was good
  • And serving food
  • I kept food the servers stocked up on their food make sure that the area was always clean did anything that the chefs needed me to do in the kitchen
  • Kept everyone in the same page avout the food
  • Skills Used Prep work and cleaning.
  • Delivered consistent portion control and presentation to meet high brand standards.
  • Catered to allergies and modified diets with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment, consistently applying the highest standards of food hygiene principals, sanitisation and infection control.
  • Supervised food production at all stages, ensuring consistent portion sizes in line with Hotel specifications.
  • Performed daily kitchen equipment inspections, successfully identifying and resolving malfunctions to maintain operational efficiencies.
  • Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
  • Supported ongoing kitchen performance enhancement, establishing new food service routines that reduced customer waiting times by over 90%.
  • Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
  • Prepared hot, healthy meals for elderly guests, including those with modified texture diets.
  • Monitored food supply inventory, promptly ordering low-stock items to prevent stockouts.
  • Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
  • Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.
  • Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
  • Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
  • Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practices and reporting non-compliance to senior staff.
  • Actively inspected food preparation and storage areas, ensuring proper sanitation and cleanliness standards.
  • Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Promoted accident prevention through excellent levels of sanitation and cleanliness, minimising health and safety risks.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Developed new recipes and menus incorporating local produce.
  • Helped prevent dishwasher drainage issues through regular cleaning and correct chemical use, in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
  • Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target timeframes.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Business Administration and Management

Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - 09.2017

SVQ Level 2 - FOOD HYGIENE

NCASS NATIONWIDE CATERERS ASSOCIATION
City of London

Skills

  • Warehouse, Shipping And Receiving, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Cooking, Excel, Excel, Word
  • Data Entry, Computer Skills
  • Quality Control
  • Menu planning
  • Chef support
  • Policy enforcement
  • Food storage protocol
  • Menu budgeting
  • Head Cook deputising
  • Food storage
  • Stock management
  • Modified texture diets
  • Temperature checking
  • Kitchen station organisation
  • Catering support
  • Ingredient stock control
  • Satellite kitchen assistance
  • Waste management
  • Fridge and freezer maintenance
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Meal packaging and preparing
  • Allergen management
  • Just In Time stock control
  • High-volume dining
  • Pest control
  • Safe food handling
  • Order accuracy
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Chemical handling
  • Food storage safety
  • Ingredient management
  • Seasonal produce sourcing
  • Kitchen station cleanliness
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Food safety and rotation
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • High-volume meal preparation
  • Food Hygiene
  • Food preparation mastery
  • Care staff collaboration
  • Inventory monitoring

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Kitchen assistant volunteer

Floating Buka Restaurant
03.2023 - Current

General kitchen assistant

Haminton Grand Hotel
10.2017 - Current

Higher National Diploma - Business Administration and Management

Lagos State Polytechnic
01.2015 - 09.2017

SVQ Level 2 - FOOD HYGIENE

NCASS NATIONWIDE CATERERS ASSOCIATION

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