Muibdeen Adebesin
City of Edinburgh,Scotland
Summary
Dedicated Catering Assistant experienced in meal preparation and dietary compliance, delivering high-quality service through accurate food portioning and strict hygiene adherence. Provided compassionate, person-centred care that encouraged independence and social engagement in diverse populations while monitoring wellbeing during meal service. Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced catering environments, ensuring cleanliness and customer satisfaction while adapting quickly to diverse culinary tasks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker/ Catering Assistant
Scottish Veterans Residences
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided person‑centred support to veterans with diverse needs, including mental health challenges, physical health conditions and social isolation.
- Assisted support worker with residents' daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Supported residents to build independence through budgeting, life‑skills development, community access and engagement in meaningful activities.
- Cleaned residents' rooms and communal areas, promoting a hygienic and comfortable living space.
- Monitored residents’ wellbeing,recorded observations and reported concerns to senior staff in line with safeguarding procedures.
- Prepared, portioned and served meals in line with dietary requirements; allergies and portion‑control guidelines.
- Supported meal service by setting up dining areas, serving residents, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Collected used dishes and trays, operated dishwashers and maintained high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
Care Assistant
Mcsence Communication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered person‑centred care and support aligned with individual care plans and organisational policies to enhance service user well-being.
- Facilitated personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting, ensuring dignity and independence for clients.
- Supported service users with meal preparation, feeding assistance and ensuring dietary needs were met.
- Supported clients with mobility using hoists, walking aids, and safe moving techniques to promote safety and independence.
- Monitored service users’ physical, emotional and mental wellbeing,reporting any changes or concerns to senior staff.
- Encouraged engagement in daily activities, social interaction and community participation to promote well-being and independence.
Catering Assistant
West End Brasserie
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared and served food and beverages to meet restaurant standards and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation, including chopping, portioning, plating and assembling dishes to ensure timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness across the kitchen, service counters and dining areas, following food hygiene and safety regulations.
- Operated dishwashers, cleaned utensils and ensured all equipment was sanitised and stored correctly.
- Set up dining areas and arranged tables to create an inviting atmosphere for diners.
Disaster Relief Worker
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Lagos , Nigeria
06.2012 - 05.2023
- Responded to emergencies, natural disasters and community crises, ensuring adherence to NSCDC disaster-management protocols for effective response.
- Coordinated evacuation of affected individuals from high-risk areas, facilitating their safe relocation to designated shelters.
- Distributed relief materials such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies to displaced persons and vulnerable households.
- Managed crowd control and safety coordination to maintain public order during disaster-response operations. •Conducted rapid needs assessments to identify affected individuals requiring urgent assistance or specialised support.
- Provided first‑aid support and basic medical assistance to injured or distressed victims before professional medical teams arrived.
Catering Assistant
Royal Hospital For Children And Young
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
01.2025 - Current
- Preparing, portioning and serving patient meals in line with dietary requirements, allergies and portion-control guidelines.
- Delivered meal trays to wards, ensuring accurate meal delivery and assisting with opening packages or positioning trays for patient convenience.
- Collecting used trays, crockery and cutlery from wards and returning them to the kitchen for cleaning.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards by sanitising equipment and keeping food preparation areas tidy, contributing to a safe food environment.
- Operating dishwashers and safely handling hot equipment while washing and storing utensils, trays and kitchenware.
- Following infection prevention and control procedures, including correct hand hygiene, PPE use and safe food‑handling practices.
- Restocked food items, beverages and supplies, ensuring kitchen and ward areas remained fully prepared for efficient meal service.
- Assisting with basic food preparation tasks such as plating, assembling sandwiches, preparing snacks and portioning desserts.
Education
National Diploma - Insurance
Lagos State Polytecnic
Lagos State01-2006
Secondary School Certificate -
Idi-Ayin Community High School
Ogun state01-2002
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Meal Service & Portion Control
- Food allergen awareness
- Food Safety Practices
- Food Safety Compliance
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitisation
- Dishwashing & Equipment Cleaning
- Moving and Handling
- Compassionate Care
- Safeguarding (Adults & Children)
- Behaviour observation
- Incident reporting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance basics
- Medication Prompts
Certification
● COSHH 03/25 NHS TURAS
● Infection Prevention And Control Matters. 06/26 NHS TURAS
● Hand Hygiene. 03/26. NHS TURAS
● Respiratory And Cough Hygiene 03/26. NHS TURAS
● Equality, Diversity And Human Rights. 02/26 NHS TURAS
● Health And Safety. 03/25. NHS TURAS
● Food Hygiene. 03/25. The Royal Environment Health Institute Of Scotland (SCQF)
● Prevention And Management of Violence and Aggression. 02/26 NHS TURAS
● Manual Handling 02/26. NHS TURAS
● Basic life support (Adult) 06/26. NHS TURAS
● Fraud Awareness. 04/26. NHS TURAS
● Fire Safety 02/26. NHS TURAS
● Safe Information Handling 04/26. NHS TURAS
● Cyber Security. 04/26. NHS TURAS
● Data Protection And Confidentiality 02/26. NHS TURAS
● Information Governance IT Security. 02/26. NHS TURAS
● Public Protection (foundation). 02/26. NHS TURAS
● Food Allergen. 01/25. NHS TURAS
References
Available on request
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Royal Hospital For Children And Young
01.2025 - Current
Care Assistant
Mcsence Communication
04.2024 - 07.2024
Support Worker/ Catering Assistant
Scottish Veterans Residences
10.2023 - 01.2025
Catering Assistant
West End Brasserie
05.2023 - 10.2023
Disaster Relief Worker
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
06.2012 - 05.2023
National Diploma - Insurance
Lagos State Polytecnic
Secondary School Certificate -
Idi-Ayin Community High School