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Sefunmi Akojede

Chef

Lagos, Nigeria *****

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Meticulous Catering Coordinator with Thirteen(13) years of catering industry experience. Maintains high standards in catering, preparation, packaging and delivery to achieve client satisfaction. Effectively manages banquet operations to promote quality service while meeting financial goals. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Skills

Client relationship management

Venue management relations

Event logistics

Catering sales

Menu planning

Client retention

Work History

Catering Coordinator

DELYBITE CATERING SERVICES, Lagos

• Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.

• Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.

Chef

CITY HOTELS, Lagos

• Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.

• Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets. 2015-09 - Current

2009-01 - 2014-12

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• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

• Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

• Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

• Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.

• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.

• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

• Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

• Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

• Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.

• Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time. Teacher

LESOROND MONTESORRI SCHOOL, Lagos

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Social Studies Education

1998-01 - 2008-12

1999-06 - 2003-06

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Lagos State University - Lagos

Associate of Arts: Education

Adeyemi College of Education - Ondo State

Certifications

Certificate in small chops/speciality Baking and Cocktail drinks Advance Cake Decorating(Sugar Cratf)

Certificate in Baking and Decorating(Beginner/Intermediate Level e

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1994-07 - 1997-06

2010-06

2012-01

2012-02

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