ROSESTAND EYOLE ETAKA
Ottawa
Summary
Chef de partie with over six years’ experience in a high-end operation kitchen. Specialized in preparing, cooking, baking/pastries and presenting a variety of dishes while maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness and food safety. Proven track record in managing junior kitchen staff and collaborating with head chef to ensure smooth kitchen operation. Passionate about creating innovative dishes and delivering exceptional culinary experience. Take directions from sous chef and can work under extreme pressure.
Overview
1
1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead line cook
MOTEL CHELSEA
2024.05 - 2025.01
- Supervising and training kitchen staff.
- Preparing and cooking meals in their designated section of the kitchen.
- Ensuring food quality and consistency for all dishes being served.
- Managing food inventory and ensuring ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
- Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during service.
Lead Line Cook
Rosepark Retirement home
2025.03 - Current
- Managed operations at 1717 Carling location
- Coordinated line workflow across grill, sauté, and garde manger stations to maintain timely service.
- Prepared mise en place and ingredients for high-volume service with consistent quality and organization.
- Trained new cooks on station setup, plating standards, and kitchen safety procedures.
Food Nutrition Aid
Perley Hearth
2026.03 - 2026.07
- Demonstrated respect and friendliness while assisting team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adapted to various shifts including nights and weekends across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Chef de partie
BAKERIST UAE
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Supervise and train junior chefs, commi chefs, and kitchen assistants, ensuring proper techniques and safety procedure are followed.
- Supervise and train junior chefs, commi chefs, and kitchen assistants, ensuring proper techniques and safety procedures are followed.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standard (HACCP), ensuring all equipment is clean and functional.
- Assisted in managing stocks and ordering ingredients, controlling inventory to effectively minimize waste.
- Assist in the management of stocks, ordering ingredients and controlling inventory to minimize waste.
Commi 1
MITTS & TRAYS Dubai
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, peeling, and organizing for efficient dish assembly.
- Assisted chefs with cooking tasks, including sautéing, grilling, and dish assembly for timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, kitchen tools, and equipment to ensure food safety.
- Keeping workstations, kitchen tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
Education
Commi Chef Certificate -
WKND Restaurant & Coffee LLC
Dubai, UAE2021-01
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Menu development
- Kitchen management and organization
- Team management and multitasking
- Health and safety compliance
- Inventory control and ordering
- Culinary techniques
- Staff training and mentoring
- Food cost analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Martial Arts
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Music
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
Food Nutrition Aid
Perley Hearth
2026.03 - 2026.07
Lead Line Cook
Rosepark Retirement home
2025.03 - Current
Lead line cook
MOTEL CHELSEA
2024.05 - 2025.01
Commi 1
MITTS & TRAYS Dubai
2023.02 - 2023.08
Chef de partie
BAKERIST UAE
2023.01 - 2024.04
Commi Chef Certificate -
WKND Restaurant & Coffee LLC