TOLULOPE RITA OBAJULUWA
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Diligent Cook of 13 years, with excellent menu planning and food preparation skills. Consistently maintaining well-stocked, highly-organized, clean kitchen areas for maximized productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Cogir Senior Living
Calgary, AB
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepare and present high-quality meals aligned with planned menus, ensuring nutritional value and resident satisfaction
- Train and mentor new kitchen staff, fostering positive and productive work environment
- Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Assist in inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs
- Prepare special meals for facility events and occasions, was part of culinary team that planned 25th anniversary celebration
- Am vast in delivery of duties in kitchen, always available to work as breakfast cook, Prep cook and dinner cook depending on demand
Line Cook
Bearspaw Golf Resort
Calgary, AB
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed food preparation and cooking for high-volume dining environment, managed 300-400 customers on weekend.
- Worked closely with restaurant and executive chefs to create high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and presentation
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen while adhering to safety and sanitation regulations
- Assisted with inventory stocking and food cost management
Culinary Head
Emmarit Classic Ghana Limited
Accra
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Led culinary team in preparing and executing large-scale catering events of about 200 guest
- Developed creative menus and implemented seasonal offerings to drive customer engagement
- Managed budgeting, payroll, and overall financial performance of catering operations
- Trained and mentored kitchen and service staff to maintain high food quality and customer service standards
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
Sous Chef
British International School
Accra
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Prepared nutritious meals for over 200 students daily, while adhering to dietary guidelines
- Managed inventory and ordering to ensure meal availability
- Maintained high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Designed visually appealing and nutritious dishes to enhance student satisfaction
Sous Chef
Emmarit Supermarket & Catering Services Ltd
Port Harcourt
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed over 70 food orders in high-paced kitchen environment daily
- Assisted in menu planning and special dietary accommodations
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance
- Trained in grilling, baking, and general meal preparation
Skills
- Special diets catering
- Nutritional knowledge
- Culinary creativity
- Hygienic practice
- Food preparation
- Project budgeting
- Health and safety awareness
- Catering coordination
- High volume production capability
- Menu planning
- Food inventory
- Teamwork
Timeline
Cook
Cogir Senior Living
07.2023 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Bearspaw Golf Resort
02.2023 - 06.2023
Culinary Head
Emmarit Classic Ghana Limited
01.2016 - 09.2022
Sous Chef
British International School
09.2013 - 12.2015
Sous Chef
Emmarit Supermarket & Catering Services Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012
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