Open To Work
David Nana Ofori
Kumaai
Summary
Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality industry. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing duties of 15 personnel. Proficient in raw material procurement and cost management. Works well with teams and maintain professional relationship with fellow employees.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Agobea's kitchen
Kumasi
05.2019 - Current
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs.
Chef
7A's Catering services
Yendi
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
Guest House Supervisor / Cook
Noble Gold Bibiani Ltd.
Bibiani
04.2008 - 08.2013
- See to the day to day running and safety of the guest house.
- Cook for the guests.
- Attend to any other duty assigned me
- Prepare daily and monthly impress accounts.
- Plan manu and purchasing for the guesthouse.
Camp Hand
Church of Christ Rural Water Development Program
Yendi
02.2007 - 04.2008
- See to the day to day running and safety of the camp.
- Prepare daily and monthly impress accounts
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Hotel, Catering, Hospitality And Institutional Managemen
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Chamu Secondary School
Tema08.2000
Skills
- Banquets and catering
- Dish preparation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Heat control
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
₵45000/yr - ₵200000/yrTimeline
Head Chef
Agobea's kitchen
05.2019 - Current
Chef
7A's Catering services
07.2014 - 08.2018
Guest House Supervisor / Cook
Noble Gold Bibiani Ltd.
04.2008 - 08.2013
Camp Hand
Church of Christ Rural Water Development Program
02.2007 - 04.2008
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Hotel, Catering, Hospitality And Institutional Managemen
Kumasi Technical University
High School Diploma -
Chamu Secondary School