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Work History
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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Practical Know How
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Pierretta Bakah

Accra

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than [10] years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Interpersonal skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Ambassy of Israel
01.2021 - 01.2024

Chef in the Kitchen

Meal Box
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.

Supervisor in the Kitchen

Mangos Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Controlling stock to ensure the kitchen is always well stocked
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Cook/prepare the provided menu items
  • Cooking and preparing a variety of fresh nutritious meals

General Manager, Chief cook

La terrasse
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managing day to day affairs of the organization and cooking
  • I was responsible for ensuring that there was foodstuff in the kitchen always
  • I made sure that orders from customers were delivered just as demanded and on time
  • I was also responsible for assigning duties to waiters and waitresses
  • My contact with foreigners helped me to understand how to handle and serve them effectively.

Appetite Restaurant
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Chief cook, preparing of continental and local dish
  • My responsibility at Appetite Restaurant was very broad
  • Apart from cooking, I was in charge of stuffing the kitchen, taking stock and managing the waiters.

Regi Manuel Estates
09.2010 - 03.2011
  • Cooking and house maintenance
  • I interacted with customers most often to know how they feel about our services, and when necessary, we changed our way of service for the customers’ comfort

Abusua (Osu)
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • At Abusua, I was mainly involved at the kitchen
  • The main expertise needed there was to be able to meet order and demand from customers
  • The traffic of customers at Abusua helped me to be fast and delivering on time
  • At Abusua, I learnt to Grill Tilapia.

Surfers’ Inn
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Focused on continental dishes
  • Here, I learnt to cook

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Vendor Relations
  • Resource Management

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1. Lycee Hedzanawoe School (Lome, Togo)

From: 2004

To: 2006


2. Dansoman 1& 2 Junior High School (Accra, Ghana)

From: 2001

To: 2003



Marital Status

Married

Practical Know How

With many years of working in different organizations, I have gained experience in many areas; from managerial tasks to practical cooking. Managerial skills; Planning and managing day to day affairs of a restaurant, fast food or any kitchen activities, stock taking to ensure food stuff do not run out. Managing of waiters and waitresses, assigning them duties and tasks. Good customer relations skills

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/26/88

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Watching television

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Ambassy of Israel
01.2021 - 01.2024

Chef in the Kitchen

Meal Box
01.2019 - 01.2020

Supervisor in the Kitchen

Mangos Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019

01.2016 - 01.2018

01.2015 - 01.2016

General Manager, Chief cook

La terrasse
01.2012 - 01.2015

Appetite Restaurant
08.2011 - 01.2012

Regi Manuel Estates
09.2010 - 03.2011

Abusua (Osu)
01.2009 - 01.2010

Surfers’ Inn
01.2008 - 01.2009

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