BRENDA OMOIJADE
Professional Chef
Mississauga,ON
Summary
High-performing Chef offering10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Hommix Restaurant
Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Cook
Ovie Hotel
Warri, Delta State Of Nigeria
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Chef
Bodinga Guest House
Dingyadi , Sokoto State Of Nigeria
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef Manager
Adoghe African Dish Restaurant
Ubiaja , Edo State Of Nigeria
10.2005 - 02.2010
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
Senior School Certificate -
Okhuesan Secondary School
Nigeria Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Fleming College
Toronto , ONSkills
Sanitation guidelines
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Chef
Hommix Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
Ovie Hotel
12.2017 - 12.2021
Chef
Bodinga Guest House
12.2013 - 12.2014
Chef Manager
Adoghe African Dish Restaurant
10.2005 - 02.2010
Senior School Certificate -
Okhuesan Secondary School
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Fleming College
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