Ugojuliet Eze
Hospitality professional with hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and customer-facing service
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Hospitality professional with hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and customer-facing service across multiple establishments. Skilled in meal preparation, food plating, hygiene compliance, and order management in fast-paced kitchen and restaurant environments. Currently seeking a chef internship placement to develop culinary expertise and contribute to a professional kitchen team.
Experience
Kitchen Assistant at Charley Lounge (2024-09 – 2025-07)
- Supported kitchen operations in a busy lounge, assisting with meal preparation, cooking, and plating to maintain consistent food quality across all service periods.
- Maintained food storage procedures and kitchen sanitation standards, contributing to a clean, compliant, and well-organised kitchen environment throughout service hours.
- Executed cold food production and plating in accordance with standard presentation guides, ensuring dishes met quality and visual standards before reaching customers.
- Assisted senior kitchen staff in the timely preparation of food orders, helping to reduce service delays and maintain workflow during high-traffic periods.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working across multiple kitchen stations as required, building practical exposure to diverse cooking techniques and kitchen workflows.
Cook at BoseBase Lounge (2023-06 – 2024-08)
- Planned, prepared, and cooked food items independently, maintaining a high standard of food quality and presentation across all service periods.
- Reviewed and followed recipes accurately, assembling and combining ingredients to produce consistent meals that met the lounge's quality standards.
- Maintained a sanitary kitchen environment by enforcing proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures throughout daily operations.
- Managed kitchen workflow during service hours, balancing speed and quality to ensure timely delivery of orders to customers without compromising standards.
- Took ownership of cold food production and plating presentation, ensuring dishes were visually appealing and aligned with the establishment's service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2020 – 2024)
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) – Granefield Secondary School (2014 – 2019)