ERIC ALARBI BORKETEY
ACCRA
Summary
Offering passion for culinary arts combined with strong ability to quickly learn and adapt in professional kitchens. Brings understanding of food safety regulations and experience in managing kitchen operations. Ready to use and develop culinary techniques and kitchen management skills in Desired Position role.
Personable and organized culinary professional with deep understanding of menu planning and food preparation techniques. Proficient in inventory management and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Committed to creating memorable dining experiences through skillful cooking and excellent kitchen management.
Developed leadership and organizational skills in fast-paced kitchen environment, overseeing food preparation and team coordination. Excelled in maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while managing inventory and supplier relationships. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Chief Cook
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
- I developed a strong foundation in kitchen management, menu planning, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- I directed the preparation of meals for diverse groups, managed food production to meet quality and quantity standards, and maintained a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Having worked with various nationalities onboard different ships, I have increased my capacity to work as team for efficient operation of the ship
- Proficiency in kitchen sanitation and safe food handling procedures
- Expertise in food portioning, procurement, and managing kitchen equipment
- Proven ability to plan menus, manage staff, and ensure operational efficiency
Education
hotel, catering, and institutional management
Icecraft Catering and Cake Decorating Institute
hotel, catering, and institutional management
Cape Coast Technical University
Skills
- Menu development
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Food storage
- Staff management
- Inventory control
- Grilling techniques
- Recipe development
- Special events
- Menu planning
- Order delivery practices
- Food safety procedures
- Teamwork
- Creative thinking
- Safe food handling
- Food stock and supply management
- Catering and events
Cover Letter
Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my interest in the [Position Title] position at [Company Name], as advertised [mention where you found the job posting or how you learned about the position]., Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Chief Cook, Developed a strong foundation in kitchen management, menu planning, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations., Directed the preparation of meals for diverse groups., Managed food production to meet quality and quantity standards., Maintained a clean and organised kitchen environment., Worked with various nationalities onboard different ships., Icecraft Catering and Cake Decorating Institute, Cape Coast Technical University, Proficiency in kitchen sanitation and safe food handling procedures., Expertise in food portioning, procurement, and managing kitchen equipment., Proven ability to plan menus, manage staff, and ensure operational efficiency., [Company Name], [mention something specific about the company that aligns with your interests or values], Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasm for culinary excellence can contribute to [Company Name]'s continued success. Please find my resume attached for your review. I look forward to the possibility of discussing the [Position Title] role with you further.
Certification
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certificate – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
- First Aid Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
hotel, catering, and institutional management
Icecraft Catering and Cake Decorating Institute
hotel, catering, and institutional management
Cape Coast Technical University
Chief Cook
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement