Hi, I’m
RICHARD ODURO
Chef
Dubai
Summary
High-performing Chef offering six years of kitchen experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong skills eager to secure entry-level DEMI CHEF position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Forward-thinking professional offering more than four years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
FOODIE BRANDS CATERING SERVICES
CHEF
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every 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 generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
THE VIEW BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT
Chef Assistant
02.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
Education
KINGS COLLEGEGHANA KUMASI
No Degree from GENERAL ARTS
06.2017
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Made-To-Order Meals
- Food Quality
- Kitchen Operations
- Cost Control
- Effective Communications
- Process Improvements
- Company Quality Standards
- Portion and Cost Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food presentation
- Customer service
- Sauce preparation
- Garnishing techniques
- Multitasking abilities
- Special diets understanding
- Sanitation practices
- Plating techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Quality control
- Cooking techniques
- Staff training
- Allergen awareness
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Recipe creation
- Inventory control
- Cold food preparation
- Vegetarian cooking
- Food Safety
- Food storage
- Batch Cooking
- Safe Food Handling
- Quality Assurance
- New Hire Training
Additional Information
I AM HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU MADAM/SIR
Timeline
CHEF
FOODIE BRANDS CATERING SERVICES
04.2021 - Current
Chef Assistant
THE VIEW BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT
02.2018 - 08.2020
KINGS COLLEGE
No Degree from GENERAL ARTS
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