Uthman Olanrewaju
Ekiti State
Summary
Safety-conscious Food Counter Attendent trained in regulatory guidelines and requirements. Focused on adhering to strict health requirements while maintaining creative plating presentations. Driven to develop unique and inspiring menus. Efficient Food Preparation Worker recognized for outstanding contributions by supporting cooks, resulting in fast and accurate service. Talented in multiple areas from chopping ingredients to proper food storage. Knowledgeable in safe food handling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Yale Foods Nigeria Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced food presentation by skillfully arranging dishes and garnishing plates.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
- Assisted chefs in preparing high-quality meals, contributing to excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete complex recipes, ensuring timely service to guests.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping kitchen tools in optimal working condition.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours of operation.
- Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Restaurant Team Member
Chicken Republic
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during busy meal times.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a positive guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders, resulting in increased efficiency and satisfied customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper cash handling procedures were followed.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working alongside fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with guests, coworkers, and management to create a welcoming atmosphere for all parties involved.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on menu offerings and company policies, leading to improved job performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals through upselling techniques and genuine product knowledge recommendations.
- Supported management by assisting with inventory control measures, reducing waste costs over time.
Bakery Worker
Tantalizer Eatery
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming bakery environment.
- Reduced waste by efficiently managing inventory and rotating products to ensure freshness.
- Increased sales with effective product promotions and attractive displays.
- Maintained high-quality standards by closely monitoring baking processes, adjusting recipes as needed for optimal results.
- Streamlined bakery operations through the implementation of efficient work procedures and time management techniques.
- Assisted in the development of new menu items, contributing to an expanded product offering that attracted new customers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Contributed to a reduction in employee turnover by fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Boosted productivity levels by regularly maintaining baking equipment, ensuring proper functioning at all times for uninterrupted operations.
- Received recognition from management for consistently meeting production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards across all baked goods produced.
- Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
Education
Higher National Diploma Certificate - Food Technology And Processing
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Ogun State, Nigeria10.2019
Diploma Certificate - Food Technology
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Ogun State, Nigeria10.2016
High School Diploma -
Oronna High School, Ilaro
Ilaro, Ogun State05.2012
Skills
- Quality Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Assembly
- Equipment Sanitation
- Surface Sanitation
- Food Preservation and Storage Methods
- Plates Presentation
- Product Merchandising
- Team Contribution
- Preparation Techniques
- Ingredient Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Hygiene Practices
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork Abilities
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Menu Planning
- Time Management
- Food Waste Reduction
- Food Presentation
- Cooking Techniques
- Measuring Ingredients
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Recipe Adherence
Certification
Certified Nigerian Food Processor
Accomplishments
Most Resourceful Employee of the Year
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Yale Foods Nigeria Limited
01.2021 - Current
Restaurant Team Member
Chicken Republic
11.2019 - 04.2020
Bakery Worker
Tantalizer Eatery
10.2016 - 07.2017
Higher National Diploma Certificate - Food Technology And Processing
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Diploma Certificate - Food Technology
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
High School Diploma -
Oronna High School, Ilaro
Certified Nigerian Food Processor
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