As a Chef with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry, I combine my scientific knowledge and culinary skills to create delicious and nutritious meals that satisfy customers and improve their well-being. I have a passion for food and cooking, and I enjoy learning from qualified chefs and exploring different cuisines and techniques.I have worked as a Demi Chef de partie at BARON and a Restaurant Chef at A'LA GRECQUE, where I enhanced food hygiene practices, monitored portion and waste control, handled special customer requests, and plated meals with meticulous attention to presentation. I also contributed to boosting customer satisfaction and sales by over 50%, and promoting kitchen and food safety by 78%. My core competencies include catering management, intercontinental dishes, baking and icing, banquet operations, events management, and food service. I am always eager to expand my culinary horizons and pursue new challenges in the food industry.Being a Chef is about feeding people, which is part of the story of all humanity. Being an Industrial Chemist, people find it challenging to understand the career switch, considering how far apart they are. I love to eat, but my utmost satisfaction is seeing someone eat my food and love it; that is how I grew an interest in cooking. Cooking started as a hobby and grew into a career.As a food lover, I grew interest and gathered experience on everything that relates to food. I research healthy eating and safe spices and ingredients. Cooking goes beyond the eating process, it extends to what ingredients are used and the environment it is made in. I am a seasoned Chef with experience in local and intercontinental dishes, creating food menus and recipes. I have prepared diverse, unique and healthy meals that improve the human body with herbs and spices. I have always been interested in healthy food preparation; this has improved my utilization of natural herbs to spice food, making my meals delicious and nutritious. I also possess unique organizational skills that make my work environment organized and very hygienic, as this is vital for food preparation. I am outstanding for:* Boosting sales and customer satisfaction on meal serving by 59%* Increasing sales figures by over 50% * Promoting kitchen and food safety by 78% by adhering to safety rules and regulationsMy Core Competence expands to:* Culinary Management* Catering management* Food Preparation* Kitchen Management* Intercontinental Dishes*Banquet Operations*Events Management*Food Service*Food Safety*Customer Service
Fork And Fingers Cape Town
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Sous ChefFork And Fingers Cape Town Aug 2024 - PresentCity Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaRestaurant Chef, Catering expertise
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Junior Sous ChefBrisk Lagos Mar 2024 - Aug 2024
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Restaurant ChefA'La Grecque Apr 2023 - Sep 2023Timeout Market DubaiEnhance food hygiene practices and guide against food poisoning.Monitor portion and waste control to maintain high-profit margins.Constant studies under qualified chefs by following requirements of different cooking stations.Operate industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.Plate meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.Handle special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.Manage food usage by FIFO rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.Ensure freezers and refrigerators correct storage and temperatures.Adhere to kitchen health and safety regulations to mitigate disasters.Engage in the preparation and presentation of 20+ tasty dishes monthly.Ensure environments are clean to prevent contamination and poisoning.Collaborate with the sous chef & head chef in creating food menus/recipesMonitor equipment operation and control settings to steam, roast, fry, braise and grill foods.Follow standard operating procedures relevant to HACCP system.Complete daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and backup ingredients for busy periods.Employ thorough understanding of menu content, recipes and food presentation guidelines to strictly uphold professional standards.Ensured kitchen areas, equipment and utensils were always kept clean and tidy to impeccable standards.
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Commis ChefBaron Mar 2023 - May 2023Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEnhance food hygiene practices and guide against food poisoning.Monitor portion and waste control to maintain high-profit margins.Boost customer satisfaction on meals and increased sales by 52%.Constant studies under qualified chefs by following requirements of different cooking stations.Operate industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.Plate meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.Handle special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.Manage food usage by FIFO rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.Ensure freezers and refrigerators correct storage and temperatures.Adhere to kitchen health and safety regulations to mitigate disasters.Engage in the preparation and presentation of 20+ tasty dishes monthly.Ensure environments are clean to prevent contamination and poisoning.Collaborate with the sous chef & head chef in creating food menus/recipesMonitor equipment operation and control settings to steam, roast, fry, braise and grill foods.Follow standard operating procedures relevant to HACCP system.Complete daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and backup ingredients for busy periods.Employ thorough understanding of menu content, recipes and food presentation guidelines to strictly uphold professional standards.Ensured kitchen areas, equipment and utensils were always kept clean and tidy to impeccable standards. -
Commis ChefBaron Mar 2023 - May 2023Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Commis 1Rove Hotels Aug 2022 - Mar 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRegularly rotate stock and organize deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.Prepare and present innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.Boost customer satisfaction on meals and increased sales by 56 %Contribute to kitchen revenue through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimization.Consistently ensure excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.Support senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.Work with front of house to ensure fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation Adhere to safety rules and regulations to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimize cross contamination risks.Serve & present meal items in adherence to chef de partie instructions.Performed basic cleaning duties to ascertain cleanliness of working areas. -
Commis ChefBite Way Restaurant And Grills Jan 2022 - Aug 2022Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesEnhance kitchen safety by 78% in adhering to safety rules & regulations.Engage in ingredient measurement following meal recipe specifications.Prepare meal ingredients seasoned meats, and washed/ chopped vegetables to support line cooking in fast paced kitchen environment.Adhere to food safety rules & prevent food contamination/poisoning.Ensure that the kitchen is adhering to best practices in line with HACCP standard.Support the kitchen team in preparing for events; avoiding any delays or complaints.
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Commis ChefBurger In Muscle Mar 2019 - Jan 2022Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesTeamed with 5 kitchen brigades on meal preparation using customer specificsAdhere to food safety and hygiene rules.Check expiring dates of dry items, fresh and frozen food; inform Chef de Partie of expired productsConduct day to day activities in assigned sections; prepare food items for outlets and functions. Complete daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and backup ingredients for busy periods.Clean kitchen equipment and maintain high hygiene standard.
Segun Taiwo Education Details
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World Chef AcademyPre-Commis/Culinary Art -
Tai Solarin University Of EducationSecond Class (Upper Division) -
Tai Solarin University Of EducationSecond Class (Upper Division)
Frequently Asked Questions about Segun Taiwo
What company does Segun Taiwo work for?
Segun Taiwo works for Fork And Fingers Cape Town
What is Segun Taiwo's role at the current company?
Segun Taiwo's current role is Sous Chef @ Fork and Fingers, Restaurant Chef, Private chef, Catering expertise, Culinary curator.
What schools did Segun Taiwo attend?
Segun Taiwo attended World Chef Academy, Tai Solarin University Of Education, Tai Solarin University Of Education.
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