Taiwo Sarumi
Salzburg
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Szene Gastronomie KG/Raschhofer's Rossbrau
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Apprentice Chef
Mim's Chow
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by minimizing food waste through proper storage practices and portion control procedures.
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Built rapport with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on key ingredients without sacrificing quality or freshness.
Line Cook
25 Lagos
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared and cooked full-course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
Education
Catering, And Hotel Management
Lagos State Government Vocational School
Lagos, Nigeria09.2022
Continental Culinary Training
Mim's Chow Culinary School
Lagos, Nigeria07.2021
Skills
- Food handling
- Food Plating
- Event Catering
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Garnishing Techniques
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Grilling expertise
- Sanitation Practices
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
Certification
- Trade Test Certificate of Competence in Catering and Hotel Management. September, 2020 - July, 2022
Timeline
Cook
Szene Gastronomie KG/Raschhofer's Rossbrau
06.2023 - Current
Apprentice Chef
Mim's Chow
07.2019 - 07.2021
Line Cook
25 Lagos
11.2015 - 12.2016
Catering, And Hotel Management
Lagos State Government Vocational School
Continental Culinary Training
Mim's Chow Culinary School
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