OLUFUNMILAYO IDRIS
Newark,NJ
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Native Restaurant And Lounge
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after my shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to meet business demand.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Kitchen Manager
African Pot Restaurant
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Wazobia Restaurant
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
GED -
Lafiaji Senior College
Lagos,Nigeria07.2010
Skills
- Purchasing
- Staff Coordination
- Meal Preparation
- Business Management
- Pantry Restocking
- Food Safety and Sanitation
Timeline
Chef
Native Restaurant And Lounge
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
African Pot Restaurant
02.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Wazobia Restaurant
10.2018 - 08.2020
GED -
Lafiaji Senior College
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