Derrick Fosu
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Resourceful Assistant Chef with superb knowledge of all culinary applications and techniques. Versatile and adaptable with ability to oversee timely prep of kitchen items and equipment. Skilled in monitoring for expired items and monitoring overproduction. Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering [Number]+ years of experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing [Type] food. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance. Experienced Assistant Chef with ability to lead and direct team of [Number] kitchen staff members on effective cooking operations, methods and procedures. Adept at preparing and executing new and creative menu options and assisting head chef with daily preparation of food. Committed to preparing items in timely manner and ensuring each guest is satisfied with both food and service. Talented kitchen leader accomplished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant chef
F3cafe
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2021.08 - Current
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Developed seasonal menus in collaboration with chef that consistently exceeded customer expectations.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts and offer fresh options to customers.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
Education
Diploma - Diploma In Food Industry Roles and Responsibilities
Alison
Ireland 2024.01 -
Certificate of Higher Education -
N.S.T.S
GHANA 2016.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Menu development
- Certified [Area of certification]
- Equipment operation
- Staff scheduling
- High-volume meal preparation
- Allergen management
- Modified texture diets
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Safe food handling
- Food storage
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Food storage protocol
- Kitchen equipment management
- Sanitising protocols
- [Equipment] knowledgeable
- Ingredient selection
- Advanced knife skills
- Food safety and rotation
- Meal packaging and preparing
- Food hygiene
- [Type] certification
- Food quality control
- Team contribution
- Care home food production
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
Employment certificate of assistant chef f3 coffee shop
Certificate of Culinary Skills and Techniques
Certificate of Cooking Basics-key Dishes for Beginners, Meat, Fish & Salads
Accomplishments
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ASSISTANT CHEF
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma - Diploma In Food Industry Roles and Responsibilities
Alison
2024.01 -
Assistant chef
F3cafe
2021.08 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education -
N.S.T.S
2016.09 - 2019.06