Anjolaoluwa Ogboja
Pensacola
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Pensacola Christian College, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to manage high-volume meal service while maintaining exceptional cleanliness and organization. Skilled in multitasking and allergen awareness, contributing to a significant reduction in food waste and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Transitioning from fast-paced kitchen environment where skills in time management and multitasking were developed. Proven ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. Looking to apply these skills in new, dynamic role that values dedication and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food for over 4000 student and faculty members on campus.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
- Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
Became the front end hero(employee of the month) after only 2 months for exceptional performance.
Certification
Certified food handler training - September -December 2024
I was awarded as the employee of the month of August at Lowe’s
The organization I worked with (Lowe's) gives out an "Hero of the month" award to a single employee who met certain goals and exceeds the company's expectations every month.
Languages
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pensacola Christian College
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