SHOBADE CHRISTIANAH TEMITOPE
Lagos, Nigeria
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A task-oriented and innovative chef with sound character embedded in integrity and resourceful reasoning skill, with a vision to be among the relevant chefs in the country and the world at large by contributing my culinary expertise in preparing outstanding and commendable dishes to provide guests with a world-class dining experience.
CORE SKILLS
Culinary expertise
Excellent communication (Oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Proficient ability to work with a team and cooperate with individuals.
Great team work and ability to multi-task, solve problems and think critically.
Emotional intelligence.
Proficiency in MS-Office Applications (Word and PowerPoint).
EDUCATION
2015 – 2019 Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
B.A ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Graduated with Second Class Honours (Lower Division)
2009 – 2015 Sam Unique College, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023 SOUS CHEF AT PLACEBO RESTAURANT
•Cooked and prepared high quality meals to the taste of the customer.
•Oversee and supervised kitchen staffs in prepping, cleaning and cooking dishes.
•Collaborated with the head chef and line cooks to create great dishes for buffets and other events.
•Prevented cross contamination of food from pans, surfaces, pans and other kitchen utensils.
•Monitored that portions are correct and food are plated in attractive manners
2021- Present CINEMATOGRAPHER AT JD FILMS
A cinematographer, livestreamer and a drone pilot.
Handling and managing of varieties of cameras.
Shot events such as weddings, book launch, birthdays, conferences etc.
2021 - 2022 RADIO PRESENTER AT UNITY FM, ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE
Worked as an on air personality in the radio station.
Created radio programs that involved corps members and the society.
Hosted morning and evening programs, which includes headline news, interactive sections between the audience and I, issues at hand etc.
2020 PASTRY CHEF AT GRUBHUT
Worked as a pastry chef in the bakery section named SBC (Sharon Bakes Cakes).
Made varieties of pastry products such as English Breakfast, French toasts, snacks, cakes and breads.
Decorated cakes to the specification of the clients.
Created recipes for varieties of pastry products.
2017- 2019 VOLUNTEERED IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Volunteered in Ushering at the convocation ceremonies and social gatherings at Lagos State University.
Participated in taking down notes and registration of attendees at the Hope for the addict initiative programme at Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.
2017 LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Checked in, checked out, reviewed and renewed library materials using the catalogue card and data worksheet.
Sorted and shelved an average of 100+ donated collections per 4 hours on the shelves for easy location.
PROGRAMMES/TRAININGS
2022 PRO CHEF CERTIFICATION, GIGGLES CULINARY PLACE, YABA, LAGOS
Trained exclusively to be a professional chef in the culinary industry
Worked with fellow students to prepare dishes instructed by the head chef.
Maintained standards for food handling, costing and production.
Helped put together multiple course dining events.
2017 – 2020 BAKER CERTIFICATION, OSQUARE CAKES AND SERVICES, IKORODU, LAGOS.
Trained in baking of pastry goods, cocktails, mocktails and smoothies
Assisted in handling outdoor and indoor cooking and events
Engaged in team work and multi-tasking.
Motivated others towards optimal actualization of their catering objectives and goals.
2018 READY SET WORK (RSW 3.0)
A three-month entrepreneurship and employability programme established by the Lagos State Government for Final year students designed to equip them with the required knowledge and requisite skills needed for the workplace.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2019 – 2020 HEAD OF MEDIA, EDITORIAL CDS, ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE
Coordinated and organized corps members to go on school tours to talk to secondary students on the importance of media and freedom of information.
Organized corps members to two radio stations for weekly radio presentations.
INTERESTS
Cooking, watching food videos, shooting videos, trying out new things and travelling
REFEREES
Available on Request.