Open To Work
Pascal Azamma
Lagos Mainland,Lagos
Work Preference
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Chef
The Kabba Rice Company
03.2018 - Current
- Produced and plated a variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and cheese plates, enhancing dessert menu offerings.
- Introduced new market items and spearheaded production of highly popular Sunday brunch.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven operations, ensuring cleanliness and readiness of equipment for each service.
- Collaborated with vendors to source recipe ingredients, ensuring quality while adhering to budget constraints.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Private Chef
Miss Carine Abugbga
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Created seasonal menus highlighting local and organic produce.
- Prepared diverse meals tailored to dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Developed cost-effective recipes that met client's needs while staying within budgetary parameters.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered fresh ingredients weekly.
- Ordered food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Organized and stocked pantry with preferred items for clients with preferred items for clients
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the kitchen area at all times.
Demi chef de partie
The Delborough
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menu items.
- Assisted Head Chef with daily food preparation and service in the kitchen.
- Assisted in developing new recipes for special events.
- Trained junior staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen workspace.
Production Coordinator (CDP)
Eden Life Inc.
Ojota, Nigeria
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisting the Production Manager (Head Chef) and Assistant Production Managers (Sous Chef) in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Led kitchen team to uphold culinary standards and maintain workflow efficiency, ensuring adherence to processes, procedures, and policies.
- Led high-performing workstation in food preparation and production to fulfill Food Production team mission daily.
- Ensure great presentation, confirm quality and quantity of meals before passing to FoH.
- Receive all products according to quality standards, and ensure food items are cleaned and stored properly.
- Follow and enforce strict health and hygiene standards in the preparation of meals.
- Monitored portion control, waste reduction, and cost management of raw and cooked food items.
- Conducted inventory of supplies.
Private Chef
Miss Carine Abugbga
Ikoyi, Nigeria
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed clear cooking preparation instructions to enhance client understanding and satisfaction.
- Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
- Sourced and purchased ingredients for meal preparation. to ensure quality meal preparation.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Managed food handling and storage practices to ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination.
Junior Sous Chef
Urban Fuxion
Lekki, Nigeria
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Collaborated with personnel to develop and refine menus, enhancing customer satisfaction and variety.
- Ensured high food quality standards by verifying product quality and quantity upon delivery.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to ensure compliance with food preparation standards and cleanliness, contributing to overall service excellence.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Chef De Partie
Flower Shop & Cafe
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events to maximize promotional effectiveness.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 2-person team producing more than 50 plates per day.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Supervised 2-person team to efficiently produce over 50 plates daily, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Mentored more than 2 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with vendors to source quality ingredients within budget constraints, supporting menu development.
Commis Chef
Eko Hotels & Suites
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled the unloading and unpacking of daily fresh ingredient deliveries to understand kitchen operations.
- Unloaded and unpacked daily fresh ingredient deliveries, gaining understanding of kitchen operations.
- Conducted stock rotation and inventory counts, ensuring timely replenishment of low-stock kitchen items.
- Coordinated seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events to maximize promotional opportunities.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
Education
L2 Award In Food Safety - Basic Food Hygiene
Boecker Food Safety
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2020 - 04.2020
Culinary School Diploma - Professional Chef Training Program
CFTH
Benin 09.2018 - 02.2019
Skills
- Food safety
- Plating and presentation
- Culinary Innovation
- Food safety practices
- Food spoilage prevention
- Surface sanitation
- Safety protocols
- Portion control
- Stocking and replenishing
- Plating
- Attention to taste
- Food safety
Hobbies and Interests
- Food
- Photography
Links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_paaz?igsh=MWM2ODJ2eGZtd3AxNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-azamma-aa7530184?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
Timeline
Private Chef
Miss Carine Abugbga
01.2026 - 07.2026
Demi chef de partie
The Delborough
06.2025 - 12.2025
Production Coordinator (CDP)
Eden Life Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2024
Private Chef
Miss Carine Abugbga
06.2023 - 08.2023
Junior Sous Chef
Urban Fuxion
04.2021 - 01.2023
L2 Award In Food Safety - Basic Food Hygiene
Boecker Food Safety
01.2020 - 04.2020
Chef De Partie
Flower Shop & Cafe
05.2019 - 03.2021
Commis Chef
Eko Hotels & Suites
03.2019 - 02.2020
Culinary School Diploma - Professional Chef Training Program
CFTH
09.2018 - 02.2019
Freelance Chef
The Kabba Rice Company
03.2018 - Current