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Olatunde Sunday Eludoyin

MANCHESTER,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dedicated kitchen professional with expertise in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and inventory management. Demonstrates strong support for chefs and staff, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met. Possesses exceptional physical stamina, time management, and adaptability skills, complemented by effective interpersonal communication. Aims to contribute to a dynamic culinary team while enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Kitchen Porter

The Cut and Craft
Manchester
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Dishwashing roles of kitchen utensils
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
  • Waste disposal and recycling management
  • Monitoring and restocking blue and white rolls
  • Conducting inventory checks of kitchen utensils and reporting shortages
  • Following instructions from chefs and senior kitchen staff
  • Efficiently handling multiple tasks to support kitchen operations
  • Ensuring timely delivery of kitchen utensils
  • Proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Working efficiently during peak hours and busy periods
  • Staying organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal communication with kitchen staff and management
  • Understanding and following written and oral instructions
  • Reporting issues or concerns promptly to supervisors
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Lifting and carrying heavy pots, plates and pans
  • Maintaining energy and focus in a demanding work environment
  • Flexibility to assist in various roles as needed
  • Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
  • Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
  • Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
  • Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
  • Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
  • Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.

Catering Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant

The Education Specialist (TES)
Manchester
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and fruits
  • Basic cooking techniques such as boiling, frying, and steaming
  • Assisting in the preparation of salads, appetizers, and desserts
  • Dishwashing roles of kitchen utensils
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
  • Waste disposal and recycling management
  • Monitoring and restocking ingredients and supplies
  • Conducting inventory checks and reporting shortages
  • Proper storage and labeling of food items
  • Check temperature of foods and record prior to service to patients.
  • Following instructions from chefs and senior kitchen staff
  • Efficiently handling multiple tasks to support kitchen operations
  • Ensuring timely preparation and delivery of ingredients
  • Adhering to food safety standards and regulations
  • Proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Preventing cross-contamination and ensuring proper food handling practices
  • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Working efficiently during peak hours and busy periods
  • Staying organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal communication with kitchen staff and management
  • Understanding and following written and oral instructions
  • Reporting issues or concerns promptly to supervisors
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Lifting and carrying heavy pots, pans, and food items
  • Maintaining energy and focus in a demanding work environment
  • Quickly learning new recipes and kitchen procedures
  • Flexibility to assist in various roles as needed
  • Collaborated with other team members for smooth catering operations during events.
  • Ensured freshness of ingredients by properly storing them according to food hygiene standards.
  • Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
  • Enhanced customer experience by promptly addressing queries and complaints.

Kitchen Assistant

Search Consultancy Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and fruits
  • Basic cooking techniques such as boiling, frying, and steaming
  • Assisting in the preparation of salads, appetizers, and desserts
  • Dishwashing roles of kitchen utensils
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
  • Waste disposal and recycling management
  • Monitoring and restocking ingredients and supplies
  • Conducting inventory checks and reporting shortages
  • Proper storage and labeling of food items
  • Check temperature of foods and record prior to service to patients.
  • Following instructions from chefs and senior kitchen staff
  • Efficiently handling multiple tasks to support kitchen operations
  • Ensuring timely preparation and delivery of ingredients
  • Adhering to food safety standards and regulations
  • Proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Preventing cross-contamination and ensuring proper food handling practices
  • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Working efficiently during peak hours and busy periods
  • Staying organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal communication with kitchen staff and management
  • Understanding and following written and oral instructions
  • Reporting issues or concerns promptly to supervisors
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Lifting and carrying heavy pots, pans, and food items
  • Maintaining energy and focus in a demanding work environment
  • Quickly learning new recipes and kitchen procedures
  • Flexibility to assist in various roles as needed
  • Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
  • Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
  • Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.

Kitchen Assistant

Berry Recruitment
Warrington
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and fruits
  • Basic cooking techniques such as boiling, frying, and steaming
  • Assisting in the preparation of salads, appetizers, and desserts
  • Dishwashing roles of kitchen utensils
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
  • Waste disposal and recycling management
  • Monitoring and restocking ingredients and supplies
  • Conducting inventory checks and reporting shortages
  • Proper storage and labeling of food items
  • Check temperature of foods and record prior to service to patients.
  • Following instructions from chefs and senior kitchen staff
  • Efficiently handling multiple tasks to support kitchen operations
  • Ensuring timely preparation and delivery of ingredients
  • Adhering to food safety standards and regulations
  • Proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Preventing cross-contamination and ensuring proper food handling practices
  • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Using POS machine Cash Register/Card Machine) to collect cash from customers especially in Halton Stadium
  • Working efficiently during peak hours and busy periods
  • Staying organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal communication with kitchen staff and management
  • Understanding and following written and oral instructions
  • Reporting issues or concerns promptly to supervisors
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Lifting and carrying heavy pots, pans, and food items
  • Maintaining energy and focus in a demanding work environment
  • Quickly learning new recipes and kitchen procedures
  • Flexibility to assist in various roles as needed
  • Adapting to changes in the kitchen environment and workflow
  • Assist to prepare special diet food for students and teachers concerned
  • Production of snacks like meat and potato piles, cheese piles, peppered pile, potato jacket, Fish cake etc
  • Collection and washing of cutlery and food plates after eating
  • Adherence to all legislation and policies relating to patient meal service.
  • The preparation and service of hot and cold beverages at designated times throughout the day.
  • Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
  • Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
  • Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
  • Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
  • Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
  • Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
  • Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.

Kitchen Worker/Cleaner

SkillNG
Ibadan, Nigeria
02.2013 - 11.2023
  • Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, etc)
  • Remove litter and debris from the tables and chairs
  • Wash plates and arrange them in the provided wooden or iron pack or rack
  • Clean windows, glass, refrigerator, dry food packs
  • Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
  • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
  • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs in the kitchen
  • Assist to serve food items to pupils and teachers
  • Cooperate with the rest of the staff
  • Follow all health and safety regulations
  • Ensure chairs and tables are properly arranged before and after service
  • Ensure the general cleaning of the kitchen and surrounding before and after service
  • Remove litter and debris from the car park and loading bay
  • Wash external windows and glass doors until they sparkle
  • Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
  • Stock and maintain supply rooms
  • Collection and washing of cutlery and food plates after eating
  • Adherence to all legislation and policies relating to patient meal service.
  • The preparation and service of hot and cold beverages at designated times throughout the day.
  • Adherence to all legislation and policies relating to patient meal service.
  • Packed takeaway orders securely to prevent spillage during transit.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by regularly cleaning work areas.
  • Assisted in inventory management for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Maintained hygiene standards by cleaning utensils and equipment after use.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

West African Examination Council
Ile Ife, Osun State
01.1984 - 01.1989

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

Ayanbeku Memorial Grammar School
Ifetedo, Osun State
12.1989

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen maintenance
  • Inventory Management
  • Support for Chefs and Staff
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Physical Stamina/Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication Skill
  • Adaptability

Certification

Mandatory Training
Fire Safety Awareness 12/04/2025
Manual Handling Operations 12/04/2025
Health and Safety Awareness 12/04/2025
Slips, Trips and Falls 12/04/2025
Allergen Awareness (including Natasha’s Law) 11/04/2025
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 11/04/2025
Food Safety 11/04/2025
Certificate in Food Allergy and Intolerance Training 10/07/2024
Primary Schools and Academies (2023-2024) 08/06/2024
Certificate of Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (Safer Food Handler) 26/05/2024
Certificate of Beer Essentials 26/05/2024
Certificate of Achievement on Safeguarding Children (Level 2) (85%): 14/05/2024
Certificate of Achievement on Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023)
Part 1 (100%): 14/05/2024
Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff for
Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First) 09/03/2025
Certificate of Competence in Person-Centred Care on Planning and Personalisation
VERITAS SC TRAINING, Manchester United Kingdom 2/2/2024
Training Coverage Areas:
 Equality, Diversity Inclusion and Human Rights
 Person Centred Care
 Communication Privacy and Confidentiality
 Safeguarding Adult and Children- Level 1 & 2
 Handling Information/Complaints –Caldcatt Principles
 Infection Prevention and Control- RIDDOR & COSHH
 Health and Safety- Risk Assessment
 Fire Safety Awareness

References

Available on request

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Kitchen Porter

The Cut and Craft
04.2025 - 08.2025

Catering Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant

The Education Specialist (TES)
01.2025 - 08.2025

Kitchen Assistant

Search Consultancy Limited
09.2024 - 08.2025

Kitchen Assistant

Berry Recruitment
05.2024 - 09.2024

Kitchen Worker/Cleaner

SkillNG
02.2013 - 11.2023

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

West African Examination Council
01.1984 - 01.1989

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

Ayanbeku Memorial Grammar School

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