Lisa Osagie
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking kitchen worker with experience in food production, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Skilled in supporting chefs, following food safety standards, and working well under pressure. Seeking a position at (Kelseys Original Roadhouse) in Hesperia to contribute to smooth kitchen operations and high-quality food service.
Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Worker
GT FOOD PLAZA
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted in food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Learned safety protocols for handling kitchen equipment and food items.
- Maintained hygiene standards by cleaning workstations and utensils regularly.
- Developed familiarity with kitchen equipment and operational procedures quickly.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Followed instructions to prepare menu items according to standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Expedited orders efficiently during high volume shifts, ensuring prompt delivery of dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Demonstrated versatility in culinary skills, assisting in various stations such as grill, fryer, or sauté as needed.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Delegated tasks among kitchen team members efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow during high-volume periods.
- Collaborated with the head chef to develop new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Kitchen Cleaner
GT FOODS PLAZA
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Consistently received positive feedback from management and coworkers for maintaining an exceptionally clean workspace, contributing to overall team success.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Developed and maintained a systematic cleaning schedule to optimize resource allocation and time management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culinary Arts School, Nigeria, Edo State
Nigeria, Edo State05-2017
Skills
- Stress tolerance
- First aid training
- Order accuracy
- Hygiene maintenance
- Cross-training experience
- Customer service
- Time management
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Punctual and reliable
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Chopping vegetables
- Dishwashing
- Trash removal
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Worker
GT FOOD PLAZA
01.2019 - 03.2024
Kitchen Cleaner
GT FOODS PLAZA
02.2018 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Culinary Arts School, Nigeria, Edo State