Francisca Baffoe
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Assistant with proven expertise at Gracerich, excelling in food preparation and meal presentation. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency through strong team collaboration and exceptional ingredient management. Skilled in safe food handling and adept at operating kitchen equipment, contributing to a seamless dining experience during peak service hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Gracerich
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Developed strong communication skills by coordinating effectively with front-of-house staff during busy shifts.
- Trained new kitchen assistants on standard operating procedures and best practices, leading to a more efficient team overall.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
Education
Diploma - Caterer
07.2011
Skills
- Chef support
- Dishwashing
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food preparation
- Ingredient management
- Meal presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food preparation mastery
- Ingredient preparation
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Production planning
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Food ordering
- Kitchen equipment expertise
- Dish garnishing
- Cooking
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen operations
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Chopping vegetables
- Kitchen organization
- Food presentation
- Catering support
- Hygiene standards
- Cooking equipment maintenance
- Baking assistance
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant - Gracerich
06.2020 - Current
Vinesthy Catering Institute - Diploma, Caterer
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