Location Preference
On-SiteLocation: Perth, Australia Accra, Ghana
Open to relocation: Yes
Susana Coffie
Accra
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Commis Chef with experience at The Pelican Hotel, excelling in food presentation and customer engagement. Proven ability to enhance dining experiences through effective communication and innovative menu suggestions. Skilled in maintaining kitchen organization and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while delivering high-quality dishes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
The Pelican Hotel
Accra
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted senior chefs in preparing and serving a la carte orders, ensuring timely delivery during peak service hours.
- Operated egg station while engaging with guests to enhance their dining experience.
- Prepared and arranged ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstation and kitchen areas.
- Followed recipes accurately to maintain consistency in dishes.
- Ensured all food was stored properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques when serving dishes.
- Assisted higher-level chefs in the preparation of more complex dishes.
- Took initiative in suggesting new menu items or updating existing ones based on customer feedback.
- Communicated effectively with the team regarding menu changes or special requests from customers.
Cooking Assistant
Restaurant
Accra
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes for service.
- Prepared and arranged ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstation and kitchen areas.
- Took feedback from the customers on the taste of the food and presentation
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Utilized skills and experience in culinary arts to deliver tantalizing food offerings.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
Education
Marshalls University College
Accra, Ghana Professional Practical Training (HACCP And Kitchen Operations ) - Commis Chef Culinary Arts And Food Safety
Restaurant/Hotel Kitchen-on The Job Training
02.2024 - 09.2026
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Food presentation
- Ordering and receiving
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Salad making
- Mise en place
- Reliability
- Sauce preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ingredient setup
- Basic cooking methods
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Plate presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
First Language
Twi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ga
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Exploring international cuisines and receipe development,food presentation and plating arts,urban gardening and fresh herbs cultivation, watching culinary documentaries
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commis Chef
The Pelican Hotel
03.2025 - Current
Professional Practical Training (HACCP And Kitchen Operations ) - Commis Chef Culinary Arts And Food Safety
Restaurant/Hotel Kitchen-on The Job Training
02.2024 - 09.2026
Cooking Assistant
Restaurant
01.2024 - 02.2025
Marshalls University College