OLALEKAN SHERIF YUSUF
CARDIFF,Cardiff
Summary
Resourceful individual with experience in creating well-planned menus that take advantage of seasonal pricing and availability to minimise kitchen spending. Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills to create smooth-running kitchen environment. Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support team. Creative and organised catering professional with background in overseeing kitchen staff, budget and meal preparation. Creates motivational and supportive environment to mentor staff in food preparation and storage to raise team performance. Plans enticing seasonal menus to attract higher footfall.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
KITHCHEN TEAM MEMBER
PREMIER INN HOTEL
CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
- Received and verified food deliveries, placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
KITCHEN PORTER
WETHERSPOONS PUB
HAYES, MIDDLESEX
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Organised and cleaned assigned sections meticulously, thoroughly sanitising and cleaning preparation and storage surfaces.
- Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
- Removed waste and spills quickly, keeping food preparation areas clean and professionally organised.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Kept health and hygiene standards high, ensuring washed pots and cutlery were impeccably clean for service.
- Maintained exceptional kitchen cleanliness in preparation for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Remained calm under pressure throughout busy shifts, preparing and serving accurate customer orders within target service windows.
- Improved service quality by working closely with kitchen staff to maintain smooth, efficient food preparation conditions.
- Provided flexible working hours to meet demands of peak restaurant hours, maintaining excellent food service provisions.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
KITHCEN ASSIATANT
PREMIER HOTTEL
Ibadan, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
- Understood and adhered to company's health and safety policies.
- Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
- Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain smooth business operations.
- Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
Education
MASTERS - PROJECT MNANAGMENT
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
CARDIFF WALES, UNITED KINGDOM 01.2023 -
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
IBADAN OYO STATE 03.2012 - 03.2015
Skills
- Data entry
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Closing procedures
- Complaint resolution
- Menu memorization
- Grill operation
- Just In Time stock control
- Food preparation
- Security procedures
- Menu memorisation
- Promotions
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
- Schedule management
- Training and development
- Staff education and training
Timeline
KITHCHEN TEAM MEMBER
PREMIER INN HOTEL
10.2023 - 01.2024
MASTERS - PROJECT MNANAGMENT
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
01.2023 -
KITCHEN PORTER
WETHERSPOONS PUB
12.2022 - 10.2023
KITHCEN ASSIATANT
PREMIER HOTTEL
02.2018 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
03.2012 - 03.2015
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