Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Getrude Armah

Accra

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bakery Manager

Entrepreneur
Accra
06.1999 - 03.2019
  • Organized promotional campaigns to increase sales of baked goods with special offers and discounts.
  • Managed budgeting activities including cost forecasting, price setting, and expense control.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to achieve quality standards.
  • Developed new recipes that appealed to customers' taste preferences while meeting nutritional guidelines.
  • Managed inventory for supplies, ingredients, and equipment utilized in production.
  • Analyzed financial records including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks including equipment cleaning and shelf restocking.

Assistant Pastry Chef

Frankie's Hotel
Accra
09.1997 - 09.2006
  • Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and supplies used in the preparation of pastries.
  • Developed new recipes and modified existing ones to create unique signature products.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper baking techniques and recipe execution processes.
  • Assisted head pastry chef in creating attractive displays for pastry items at special events.
  • Aided with custom cake creation and decoration by mixing custom-colored fondant.
  • Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.
  • Implemented a system for tracking and minimizing food waste in the pastry department.

Practical Trainee

Novotel Accra City Centre
Accra
10.1995 - 11.1996
  • Managed and monitored food production records, ensuring efficient waste control and inventory management activities.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment.
  • Decorated a variety of baked goods including cakes, pastries, cookies, and other confections using icing or glazes.
  • Monitored baking equipment temperatures.
  • Managed pastry production for various types of orders including catering, pick-up and in-store customers.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Conducted recipe testing and modification to improve taste and texture of baked goods.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Home Economics

Senya Senior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana
08-1994

Skills

  • Recipe creation and conversion
  • Expense Tracking
  • Baking equipment troubleshooting
  • New recipe testing
  • Recipe Development
  • Business Management
  • Bakery Operations
  • Icing techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Cake Decorating
  • Proficient in cake decorating

Languages

English
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

  • Volunteering
  • Event planning

Certification

Cake Techniques & Decorating Certification

Mary's Institution Service , June 1995

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bakery Manager

Entrepreneur
06.1999 - 03.2019

Assistant Pastry Chef

Frankie's Hotel
09.1997 - 09.2006

Practical Trainee

Novotel Accra City Centre
10.1995 - 11.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Home Economics

Senya Senior High School
Getrude Armah