Olufunke Egberongbe
Sligo
Summary
Versatile kitchen professional with experience in menu planning, food preparation, and team supervision. Known for maintaining food safety standards, standardizing recipes, and keeping inventory and supply needs organized. Focused on efficient operations, consistent quality, and strong service support.
Overview
1
1
Language
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Zeebah's Foods Ltd
Sligo, Ireland
10.2023 - Current
- Planned menus and ordered supplies while managing kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations and timely service
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Monitored food preparation methods and portion sizes to ensure adherence to recipes and presentation standards, maintaining quality and consistency across all dishes
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Enhanced food plating and presentation to elevate guest experience and satisfaction
- Inspected raw materials to ensure quality before use. before use.
- Stored food safely using proper labeling and temperature controls
- Supported kitchen staff during busy service periods
- Monitored current culinary trends and health regulations.
- Developed creative concepts for special events and promotions to engage guests through innovative food preparation and presentation
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Service Deli Assistant
The Kitchen Centra
Sligo, Ireland
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted deli counter service at Kitchen Centra, serving customers promptly
- Provided detailed information to customers about products and ingredients, enhancing their shopping experience
- Prepared fresh deli items following Kitchen Centra food safety standards
- Sliced meats and cheeses for customer orders at deli counter, ensuring quality and presentation
- Packaged salads, sandwiches, and ready meals for display, maintaining freshness and visual appeal
- Stocked refrigerated cases with rotation and date labeling
- Maintained cleanliness of service deli area, including countertops, shelves, display cases, and equipment, to uphold health standards
- Collaborated with team members to manage daily tasks during peak kitchen and deli operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Food And Business Management
St. Angela's College
Sligo11-2021
High School Diploma -
HACCP Level 5 and 6
St. Angela's College, Sligo03-2018
High School Diploma -
Tourism And Business
College Of Further Education, Sligo10-2016
Skills
- Menu design
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Culinary creativity
- Inventory control
- Supply ordering
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Chef
Zeebah's Foods Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Service Deli Assistant
The Kitchen Centra
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Food And Business Management
St. Angela's College
High School Diploma -
HACCP Level 5 and 6
High School Diploma -
Tourism And Business