Open To Work
SAMSON OYOVWIKIGHO
Al Satwa
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated Commis Chef with 4 years of experience specializing in Italian cuisine. Adept at assisting chefs with food preparations, ingredient measurement, and station maintenance. Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in a dynamic culinary environment. Willing to relocate: Anywhere. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef de Partie
Oh Tacos Restaurant
Dubai, DU
10.2022 - Current
- Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the section in charge
- Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning different meats as well as grilling, marinating, etc
- Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie
- Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality
- Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies
- Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
- Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized
- Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie's instructions.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in menu development, contributing innovative dish ideas and seasonal offerings.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and presentation standards.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Monitored food quality and consistency, implementing corrective actions as necessary for improvement.
- Led daily prep meetings, aligning team goals with operational requirements for efficiency.
- Supported head chef in managing daily operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and supervising team members.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams, leading to seamless service during busy shifts.
Commis 2
ILLago Restaurant by chef Andrea
Media city, Dubai
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low stock kitchen items
- Making of pizza, Italian pasta, Italian dessert, foccacia bread
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef
- Worked with chef de parties to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Prepared ingredients and maintained kitchen cleanliness to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Assisted chefs in assembling dishes, enhancing presentation and quality of meals served.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations throughout shifts.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards were maintained, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing food storage and rotation practices.
- Supported chefs with ingredient prep, contributing to smoother cooking process and timely meal service.
- Assisted in training new kitchen hands, leading to more competent and efficient kitchen staff.
Kitchen Helper
Hastag Restaurant and Café
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients
- Assisting kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks
- Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards
- Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places
- Packing take-out orders as needed
- Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans
- Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required
- Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
Education
B.Sc in Public Administration -
Ambrose Alli University
09.2014
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Food Preparation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Kitchen Organization
- Food safety understanding
- Cooking
- Chopping vegetables
- Ingredient Preparation
- Sanitation Procedures
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Portion control
- Mise en place
- Vegetable preparation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status : single
- Phone no : +971521959903
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is correct to best of my knowledge and belief. I bear the responsibility for the corrections of the above mentioned particulars.
Timeline
Demi Chef de Partie
Oh Tacos Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Commis 2
ILLago Restaurant by chef Andrea
06.2020 - 09.2022
Kitchen Helper
Hastag Restaurant and Café
12.2019 - 05.2020
B.Sc in Public Administration -
Ambrose Alli University