Olaitan Ajibola
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dedicated kitchen professional with a strong focus on respectful collaboration and efficiency improvement. Demonstrates expertise in commercial kitchen workflow, cleanliness standards compliance, and dishwashing efficiency. Skilled in dish preparation speed, simple meal assembly, and basic knife handling, ensuring high energy levels and multitasking capability. Familiar with kitchen equipment and maintenance of clean workspaces, including small repairs and waste disposal techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Jibol Foods
Lagos, Lagos
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Prepared ingredients to enhance efficiency of cooking processes.
- Unloaded deliveries efficiently for prompt storage and use of fresh produce.
- Supported head chef in developing new menu items to expand restaurant offerings.
- Assisted with stock rotation to minimise spoilage and waste of ingredients.
- Helped chefs with meal preparations to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Followed health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Washed dozens of dishes promptly after meal service to maintain cleanliness in kitchen area.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to uphold hygienic kitchen environment.
- Aided in plating dishes for improved visual appeal and presentation.
- Conducted daily deep cleaning tasks to maintain high standards of workspace cleanliness.
- Contributed to effective team communication, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Kitchen porter
SIlsam Restaurants
Lagos, Lagos
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
Education
GCSEs - Sciences
West African Examination Council
NigeriaSkills
- Respectful collaboration
- Commercial kitchen workflow
- Cleanliness standards compliance
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Dish preparation speed
- Maintenance and small repairs
- Multitasking capability
- High energy levels
- Use of cleaning chemicals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Jibol Foods
05.2023 - 01.2026
Kitchen porter
SIlsam Restaurants
06.2020 - 03.2023
GCSEs - Sciences
West African Examination Council