Jacob Oyabrade
Summary
Driven individual with knack for culinary creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Possesses strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail, ensuring top-notch meal preparation and presentation. Aims to elevate customers' culinary experiences through innovative and delicious dishes. Experience and grounded in multinational cuisines working with plethora of multinationals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
CHEF
OSM THOME PTY SINGAPORE
OFFSHORE FOREIGN-GOING SHIPS, Nigeria
2021.11 - Current
- Developed new recipes for diverse culinary experience.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined cooking process.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured clean working environment.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured clean working environment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Chef
TELFORD NIGERIA
OFFSHORE NIGERIA, NIGERIA
2013.01 - 2014.10
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured clean working environment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
CHEF
HALIBURTON NIG LTD
PORTHARCOURT CITY, PORTHARCOURT
2011.02 - 2012.12
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Participated in local food preparation, elevated company reputation within community.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined cooking process.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Developed new recipes for diverse culinary experience.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured clean working environment.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
Education
GCSEs - arts and culinary
Brisco commercial college
Nigeria 1996.05 - 2001.05
chef - Marine National / Continental Cook and Food Hygiene.
Matexco Institute Of Marine Catering
Warri / Nigeria 2003.06 - 2003.12
Skills
- Special dietary cooking
- Team leadership in kitchen
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Menu planning competence
- budgeting acumen
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Nutritional understanding
- Traditional british cuisine expertise
- Familiarity with molecular gastronomy
- Gourmet cooking proficiency
- Recipe development expertise
- Vegetable carving artistry
- International cuisine familiarity
- Restaurant marketing savviness
- Recipe modification
- HACCP certification
- Knife handling techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Meal preparation
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Seafood preparation expertise
Languages
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- swimming,workout,reading,traveling etc
Accomplishments
Long service award
Certification
ship cooks training certificate,
food safety certificate.
Timeline
CHEF
OSM THOME PTY SINGAPORE
2021.11 - Current
Chef
TELFORD NIGERIA
2013.01 - 2014.10
CHEF
HALIBURTON NIG LTD
2011.02 - 2012.12
chef - Marine National / Continental Cook and Food Hygiene.
Matexco Institute Of Marine Catering
2003.06 - 2003.12
GCSEs - arts and culinary
Brisco commercial college
1996.05 - 2001.05