Human Resource Kitchen Staff

AJASA OLUGBENGA GIDEON

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081*-***-**** * **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Hospitality Management Professional with expertise as a Chef and multifaceted experience in restaurant management and supervision.

• Possesses vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends.

• Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment

• Possesses expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals

• Instagram: benagrills

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer service • Managerial abilities and leadership

• Menu planning • Kitchen management

• Food safety and storage • Knowledge of health and safety standards

• Contract Catering • Food presentation

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Physical strength and stamina PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE Jul 2021 till Date

Private Chef/Dietician.

Prepare and administer budgets for food and supplies.

Advise on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications and food selection and preparation.

Monitor food service operation to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.

Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus.

Purchase and accordance with budget, health safety codes.

Select, train and supervise menu implementation

Recommend in the recruitment process of kitchen staff. SLOW 2 WUSA YARADUA STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS Jan 2021- Jun 2021. Production / Kitchen Head

• Manage Kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.

• Supervising food prep and cooking.

• Checking food plating and temperature.

• Maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standard.

• Schedule kitchen staff shifts.

ALEXIA'S PLACE 9, REGINA OMOLARA STREET, OPEBI, LAGOS Jul 2018 - Jan 2021 Head Chef

• Cook guest orders according to their preferences.

• Employ food safety best practices and make sure that all kitchen staff members do the same.

• Act with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces.

• Select choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour.

• Experiment to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant.

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BOX RESIDENCE 26B OLADIMEJI ALO STREET, LEKKI PHASE 1, LAGOS Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 Chef

• Coached the sous chef and other members of the kitchen staff, so they performed at their best.

• Determine how much food to order and maintained appropriate supply at the restaurant.

• Kept up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests had a positive experience.

• Worked quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings

• Took on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen was short-staffed or the restaurant was particularly busy. WHISPERING PALMS RESORT, IWORO, BADAGRY LAGOS Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 Head Chef

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.

• Studied each recipe and gathered all necessary ingredients.

• Cooked food in a timely manner and delegated tasks to kitchen staff.

• Informed wait staff about daily specials.

• Supervised cooks and assist as needed.

FINE DINNING SERVICES CLIENTELE (NIKE OSHINOWO, JANE THALITHE OF BOA GROUP) Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Private Chef

• Prepared meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handled all meals.

• Stocked, organised, and cleaned kitchens and cooking utensils.

• Shopped for and ordered food and kitchen supplies and equipment.

• Served meals and snacks to employers.

• Planned menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions. FRESHLY GROUND CAFÉ CO, 12 AWOLOWO ROAD IKOYI LAGOS Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 Pastry Chef

• Prepared a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.

• Created new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers.

• Decorated pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation was be beautiful and exciting.

• Monitored stock for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.

• Checked quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking. MANUELA RESTAURANT 13, TESLIM ELIAS CLOSE, V/I, LAGOS Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 Baker/Pizzaiolo

• Ensured optimal level of sanitation and safety standards in work area at all times.

• Monitored and maintained clean working area and cooking surfaces to make pizzas.

• Maintained and operated all large volume cooking equipments such as grills and deep fryers.

• Evaluated all food requirements and maintained standard level and quantity for same at all times.

• Prepared all raw materials required for cooking such as cutting all vegetables and preparing dough. SUPERTASTE, 39/40 GLOVER STREET EBUTE-METTA, LAGOS Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 Supervisor

• Coordinated daily Front of the House and Back of the House operations.

• Delivered superior service and maximised customer satisfaction.

• Responded efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.

• Organised and supervised shifts.

• Appraised staff performance and provided feedback to improve productivity. QUEEN RESTAURANT, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS Dec 2010 - Mar 2012 General Manager

• Ensured compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.

• Managed restaurant’s good image and suggested ways to improve it.

• Controlled operational costs and identified measures to cut waste.

• Created detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses.

• Trained new and current employees on proper customer service practices. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS 2005 - 2006

Diploma in Physics

LAGOS CITY COLLEGE, SABO, YABA, LAGOS 1994 - 2001

Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Executive Diploma in Application of Artificial Intelligence Jul 2023 La Plague Meta Verse

ID: LPMV/70288296

• Introduction to Cooking and Gastronomy Jul 2022

Alison

ID: 472*-********

• The Essentials of Business Jul 2022

Alison

ID: 419*-********

• Hospitality Management – Health and Safety in Food Service Dec 2018 Alison

ID: 138*-********

• Diploma in Hospitality Management Jan 2019

Alison

ID: 1259-1182213117

• Hospitality Management Studies – Hotel Operations Dec 2018 Alison

ID: 138*-********

CHEF TRAINING

CHEF JEFFERY KANU

School of Culinary and Finishing Art Dubai United Arab Emirate

• Chili Con Carne, Sandwiches, Burgers, Tom Khai Gai, Mutton Curry, Parmesan Soup, Sweet Corn Soup, Ginger Lemon Posset, Tartlets, Thai Fried Rice, Risotto, Lamb Filo Triangle, Spanakopita, Chicken And Leek Squares, Prawn Salad, Greek Salad

ANIMEX

11 Teslim Elias Close Victoria Island Lagos Italian Cuisine

• Antipasto: Bruschetta, Focaccia Bread, Insalata Caprese, Gamberi Rocket Salad, Mixed Green Salad

• Pizza: Napolitana, Romana, Siciliana, QuartoStagioni, Caprisciosa, Formaggi, Calzone, Pugliese Grill:Beef Steak,Whole Grill

• Pasta: Carbonara, Alfredo, Pesto, Marinara, Ravioli, Lasagne, Gnocchi, Risotto, Macaroni and Cheese

• Dessert: Fruit Mousse, Chocolate Mousse, Tartlet, Tiramisu, Pannacotta, Sorbeto, Treacles QUEEN RESTAURANT, AKOKA LAGOS

• African and Continental

• MeatPie, PuffRoll, Scotch Egg Puff And Pita Bread Sandwich, SwissRoll, ChinChin

• Singapore Fried Rice, Chinese Fried Rice, Benache Rice, Jerk Marinade And Barbecue Whole Proteins

• Afan, Banga, Edikaikong, Black And White Soup, P.epper Soup, Spinach Soup OTHER TRAINING

Diploma Information Technology Computer Center University of Lagos Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

Mega 2000 Computer College Alimosho Lagos Diploma Apr 2002 - Mar 2003 REFEREES

Mr. George Uchendu

CEO Hotel RoomPlus Nigeria

(BSc, MBa, MSc,PGD)

Tel: +234**********

Mr. A. Toulassi,

Senior Chef,

Manuela Residence.

Tel: +234**********

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