Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Analyzed financial statements to identify areas where costs could be reduced without sacrificing quality or service levels.
Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for necessary supplies as needed.
Maintained accurate inventory records of all food items received and used in the kitchen.
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Cook
Estee's Catering Services
Accra, Awoshie
02.2019 - 12.2021
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Kitchen Cook
Saint Anthony Preparatory School
Ordorkor, Accra
05.2016 - 07.2019
Maintained records of the quantity of food used daily for inventory purposes.
Cooked meats, fish, vegetables and other foods according to recipes or customer's orders.
Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Education
WASSCE Certificate - Catering
Daboase Secondary Technical School
Tarkoradi
09.2005 - 08.2008
NVTI - Catering And Hospitality
Pentecost Vocational Training Institute
11.2008 - 08.2010
Summary
Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach.
Deputy Headmistress & Director of Academics at St Benedict’s Preparatory SchoolDeputy Headmistress & Director of Academics at St Benedict’s Preparatory School