Passionate culinary professional with a proven track record at Emirate Leisure Retail, excelling in food preparation and knife skills. Known for enhancing kitchen efficiency, reducing food waste, and elevating team morale through constructive feedback. Expert in adapting to diverse culinary styles and committed to continuous learning, ensuring exceptional cuisine and customer satisfaction.
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Belinda Donkor
Dubai
Summary
Work History
Emirate Leisure Retail
1st Cook
Job overview
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Increased employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Expedited orders during peak service times, working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Consistently upheld restaurant reputation for exceptional cuisine by ensuring a strict adherence to established quality benchmarks and promptly addressing any guest feedback.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing inventory and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing dietary restrictions and customizing menu items to meet individual needs.
- Streamlined communication within the culinary team by establishing clear expectations regarding daily responsibilities and overall goals.
- Maintained high-quality standards by consistently preparing dishes according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Enhanced team performance through regular debriefing sessions, discussing areas of improvement and celebrating shared successes.
- Showcased culinary expertise in various styles of cooking, adapting techniques to accommodate unique ingredients and evolving menu offerings.
- Supported cost control efforts through portion monitoring, accurate ingredient measuring, and minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Emirate Leisure
3rd Cook
Job overview
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Increased employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Expedited orders during peak service times, working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Consistently upheld restaurant reputation for exceptional cuisine by ensuring a strict adherence to established quality benchmarks and promptly addressing any guest feedback.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing inventory and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing dietary restrictions and customizing menu items to meet individual needs.
- Streamlined communication within the culinary team by establishing clear expectations regarding daily responsibilities and overall goals.
- Maintained high-quality standards by consistently preparing dishes according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Enhanced team performance through regular debriefing sessions, discussing areas of improvement and celebrating shared successes.
- Showcased culinary expertise in various styles of cooking, adapting techniques to accommodate unique ingredients and evolving menu offerings.
- Supported cost control efforts through portion monitoring, accurate ingredient measuring, and minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Education
ACCRA GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING Ghana
High School Diploma from Culinary Arts
08.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Training New Staff
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Creativity in Cooking
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Waste Reduction
- Cooking equipment operation
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling Techniques
- International cuisine familiarity
- Sauce making
- Recipe Development
- Portion Control
- Menu Planning
- Food Pairing Knowledge
- Frying methods
- Cooking under pressure
- Food plating techniques
- Mise en place organization
- Professionalism in the kitchen
- Basic nutrition understanding
Timeline
1st Cook
Emirate Leisure Retail
3rd Cook
Emirate Leisure
ACCRA GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING
High School Diploma from Culinary Arts
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