CYNTHIA EMIELU OGHENEKOME
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with extensive experience at The Metropolis Restaurant, excelling in menu design and culinary expertise. Proven track record in kitchen management and food safety, creating innovative dishes that enhance customer satisfaction. Recognized for attention to detail and effective team leadership, driving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Independent Sales Consultant
Jumia
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2014 - Current
- Discovers target markets and advantages of other companies.
- Demonstrates advanced sales knowledge.
- Always looks for new ways to make products attractive to customers.
- Discovers how to market products to new users.
- Makes sales appointments with clients.
- Uses the Internet to push products to a given target market.
- Finds new target markets and penetrates them to drive sales.
Head Chef (Self Employed)
K’S Culinary World
Abuja
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Catering for events and parties.
- School catering
- Preparation of local food and continental dishes for events
Head Chef
The Metropolis Restaurant
Ibadan, Nigeria
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared, Continental Dishes, Pastries, Cakes and desserts.
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities.
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.
- Approve and 'polish' dishes before they reach the customer.
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.
- Arrange for repairs when necessary.
- Remedy any problems or defects.
- Be fully in charge of training kitchen staff.
- Oversee the work of subordinates.
- Estimate staff's workload and compensations.
- Maintain records of payroll and attendance.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-coworkers.
- Led and managed kitchen operations.
- Created and tested new recipes.
Pastry Chef
Foodco
Ibadan, Nigeria
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
Pastry Chef
Reddish Chronicles
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Taught students how to prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Developed Curriculum for baking classes.
- Created new and exciting desserts recipes.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Guide and motivate pastry students to learn effectively.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
Demi Chef De-Partie (Pastry)
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Prepared of a variety of pastries and desserts.
- Effectively set up buffet for pastries and desserts.
- Ensured safety and hygiene in the kitchen.
- Took inventory of pastry items and ingredients.
Commis II
The Address Montgomerrie
Dubai, UAE
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Ensured hygiene and clean work environment in the kitchen.
- Prepared a variety of pastries and desserts.
- Prepared soups, salads, burgers and assisted with some main dishes.
- Took inventories of pastry items and ingredients.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Oil and Gas Soft Skills Limited
Anthony Village, Lagos
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Managed some of the company's bank transactions.
- Maintained financial files and records.
- Ensured the entry of data into the computer.
- Assisted in the execution of the company's training programs.
- Attended to customer enquiries.
National Youth Service Corps (Physics Teacher)
Government Day Secondary School
Otukpo, Benue State
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Effectively taught the senior secondary school the above subjects.
- Set Examination questions and marked exam scripts.
- Monitor students' laboratory work.
- Analyze and grade students' laboratory work, class work, papers and assignments.
- Compile, administer and ensure to grade examinations along with assign work to others.
- Maintain and update student attendance records, grades and varied required records.
- Oversee and analyze student outcomes in physics.
- Convey and interact with parents, students, staff and community.
- Develop, select and change instructional materials and plans to attain all students' requirements.
Admin Assistant
Oil and Gas Soft Skills
Anthony Village, Lagos
05.2008 - 02.2009
- In charge of maintaining and updating the various company databases.
- Maintained the company's documents and files.
- Effectively tended to and followed up on all customer enquiries.
- Participated in the delivery of training courses.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
National Open University
01.2022
Diploma - Hospitality Management - Health and Safety in Food Service
Alison
01.2015
Diploma - Hospitality
International Centre For Culinary Arts, Dubai UAE
UAE12-2011
IVQ Level 2 Diploma - Food Preparation and Cooking(Culinary Arts)
City And Guilds
12-2011
B.Sc. - Physics
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria11-2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen management
- Food pricing
- Food safety
- Food service management
- Great Computer skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Menu Design
- Recipe Development
Websites
<Enter your own>
- Date of Birth: 16th October 1983
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Single
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling.
- Cooking and baking styles.
- History and culture.
- Documentaries.
Training
- Customer Service and Brand Orientation
- Effective Leadership Training
- Presentation Skills Master Class Training
- Working Efficiently With Microsoft Excel
- Effective Business and Technical Report Writing
Timeline
Head Chef (Self Employed)
K’S Culinary World
05.2019 - 06.2024
Head Chef
The Metropolis Restaurant
08.2018 - 03.2019
Pastry Chef
Foodco
10.2017 - 07.2018
Pastry Chef
Reddish Chronicles
07.2015 - 06.2017
Freelance Independent Sales Consultant
Jumia
08.2014 - Current
Demi Chef De-Partie (Pastry)
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
01.2013 - 01.2015
Commis II
The Address Montgomerrie
12.2011 - 09.2012
Executive Administrative Assistant
Oil and Gas Soft Skills Limited
04.2010 - 10.2010
National Youth Service Corps (Physics Teacher)
Government Day Secondary School
03.2009 - 02.2010
Admin Assistant
Oil and Gas Soft Skills
05.2008 - 02.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
National Open University
Diploma - Hospitality Management - Health and Safety in Food Service
Alison
Diploma - Hospitality
International Centre For Culinary Arts, Dubai UAE
IVQ Level 2 Diploma - Food Preparation and Cooking(Culinary Arts)
City And Guilds
B.Sc. - Physics
University of Lagos, Nigeria
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