Oyinlade Adegboye
Toronto,ON
Summary
Professional kitchen team member with solid experience in food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills. Excellent at maintaining clean and organized workspace, assisting with inventory management, and supporting culinary staff to achieve high-quality results. Focused on contributing to smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Ibadan
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for agricultural research projects.
- Coordinated logistics for field experiments and sample collections.
- Developed reports summarizing findings to support project objectives.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Managed equipment maintenance and inventory for research activities.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Teacher’s Assistant
Igbo Imabana Secondary School, Calabar
Nigeria
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized instruction.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective classroom activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
Manager
Ace Lounge
Nigeria
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve service delivery and team performance.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to optimize workflow processes.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and reduced waste.
- Coordinated events, maintaining high standards for guest experience and quality.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement.
- Collaborated with management to establish operational policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a safe work environment.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that effectively communicated brand values, increasing brand recognition.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Cleaner
Gtech Mechanicals
Brampton, ON
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized various areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently, including floor scrubbers and vacuum cleaners.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ordering additional stock as needed.
- Assisted in training new staff on cleaning protocols and safety procedures.
Kitchen Assistant
Ludo Restaurant and Lounge
Toronto, ON
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and cooking, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to support efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service processes, enhancing overall kitchen productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies, reducing waste through effective stock management.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and safety regulations, fostering a culture of compliance and teamwork.
- Implemented best practices for food safety, resulting in consistent adherence to health regulations during service periods.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during peak hours, maintaining service quality under pressure while assisting team efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto04-2027
Graduate Certificate - International Business Management
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Mississauga, ON12-2024
College Graduate Certificate -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto04-2027
Skills
- Chef support
- Dishwashing
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Food storage protocol
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food storage
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Punctual and reliable
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Kitchen organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety measures
- Equipment cleaning
- Pantry restocking
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Food handlers certificate Training - 2026
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Ludo Restaurant and Lounge
03.2025 - Current
Cleaner
Gtech Mechanicals
08.2024 - 12.2024
Manager
Ace Lounge
02.2023 - 03.2024
Teacher’s Assistant
Igbo Imabana Secondary School, Calabar
09.2021 - 08.2022
Intern
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
07.2019 - 12.2019
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Graduate Certificate - International Business Management
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
College Graduate Certificate -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning