Linda Awuku-Ampofo
Takoradi
Summary
Experienced catering professional with 30 years in institutional and hospitality catering. Expertise in large-scale meal preparation, kitchen management, food hygiene, menu planning, and staff supervision. Progressed from Assistant Catering Officer to Chief Catering Officer, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while optimizing kitchen operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Catering Officer
Western Regional Co-ordinating Council
Takoradi
11.2000 - Current
- Assisted in budget management, tracking expenses and resource allocation closely.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and teamwork spirit.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
Planter’s Lodge
Caterer
Takoradi
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Collaborated with chefs to select fresh ingredients for menu items.
- Worked with a team to ensure meals were served on time and right quantity.
Caterer
Hillcrest Hotel
Takoradi
10.1998 - 12.1998
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations when storing, handling, cooking, and serving foods at catered functions.
Education
Certificate in Catering (Cookery For The Catering Industry), Sunyani Polytechnic - Hospitality And Catering Management
Sunyani Polytechnical
Sunyani, Ghana 11.1995 - 12.1996
Certificate In Vocational Training (Catering) - Catery
Mancell Vocational School
Kumasi, Ghana 01.1990 - 07.1993
Skills
- Catering strategy
- Budget management
- Kitchen operations
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Effective communication
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Certificate In Vocational Training (Catering)-1993
- Cookery for the Catering Institute 1 and 2-1998
- Testimonial; Hillcrest Hotel.
- Testimonial; Planter’s Lodge.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Catering Officer
Western Regional Co-ordinating Council
11.2000 - Current
Planter’s Lodge
Caterer
01.1999 - 07.2000
Caterer
Hillcrest Hotel
10.1998 - 12.1998
Certificate in Catering (Cookery For The Catering Industry), Sunyani Polytechnic - Hospitality And Catering Management
Sunyani Polytechnical
11.1995 - 12.1996
Certificate In Vocational Training (Catering) - Catery
Mancell Vocational School
01.1990 - 07.1993