Paul Elebiju
Surulere
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Nigerian breweries (Lagos brewery canteen) (Ibadan brewery canteen) (Ijebu-ode brewery canteen)
Lagos, Ibadan,ijebu, Nigeria
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring fresh ingredients were available daily.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Cook
Danfo bistros and dives
Ikoyi,lagos, Nigeria
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring fresh ingredients were available daily.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Education
Great Anchor Secondary School
Ikorodu, Lagos , Nigeria Skills
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu item memorization
- Food preparation techniques
- Quality control standards
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Event catering
- Cost control
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Cook
Nigerian breweries (Lagos brewery canteen) (Ibadan brewery canteen) (Ijebu-ode brewery canteen)
03.2023 - Current
Cook
Danfo bistros and dives
01.2021 - 10.2023
Great Anchor Secondary School