KAWSADATU AMADU
AJMAN,UAE
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in banquets and catering, healthy meal preparation, and food safety and hygiene. Demonstrates a positive attitude and exceptional interpersonal communication skills, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Holds a Food Hygiene Certification and excels in quality control analysis, cleaning and sanitizing methods, and staff leadership. Proven ability to manage projects efficiently while maintaining stress resilience. Committed to upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef manager
ARTIZANA Foodstuffs Company Limited
Ajman, UAE
02.2018 - Current
- Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Created innovative menu items for increased customer satisfaction.
- Attended to customer needs in polite and helpful manner, addressing each and incoming issues.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh ingredient delivery, enhancing meal quality.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak times.
- Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
- Fostered an environment of teamwork amongst staff, boosting morale and productivity.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks ensuring uninterrupted kitchen operations.
TEACHER
ANA & TAFLY FOR DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
AJMAN, UAE
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
- Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
- Developed in-depth lectures on subject-specific theories, foundational concepts and advanced topics.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
Marketing executive and broadcast journalism
Sena Radio
Ashaiman, Ghana
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Implemented efficient CRM systems to streamline customer interactions and communications.
- Led the creation of digital campaigns, resulting in significant audience engagement.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, influencers, and ambassadors, resulting in mutually favorable partnerships and increased growth.
- Identified potential market opportunities through extensive market research and analysis.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities and maintain competitive market edge.
- Coordinated and managed paid marketing campaigns on different platforms, carefully overseeing results to deliver maximum ROI.
- Organised product launches, successfully generating public interest.
- Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
Education
Diploma - ASSISTANT MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR
NUCLEUS TRAINING INSTITUTE
DUBAI,UAE 05.2024 - 08.2024
Diploma - MICROSOFT
WAMO COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
ASHAIMAN, GHANA 07.2015 - 11.2015
Diploma - NETWORKING
SOUL FOOD ICT COLLEGE
ACCRA, GHANA 02.2015 - 06.2015
Diploma - BROADCAST JOURNALISM & MARKETING
WORD FOUNDATION MEDIA NETWORK
ACCRA, GHANA 12.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma - HOME ECONOMICS
AKUSE METHODIST SENIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
EASTERN REGION, GHANA 01.2005 - 11.2008
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Banquets and catering
- Healthy meal preparation
- Stress resilience
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Quality Control Analysis
- Food safety and hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Staff leadership
- Project Management
Languages
English
Fluent
TWI
Fluent
DAGBANI
Native
HAUSA
Fluent
GA ADANGBE
Intermediate (B1)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma - ASSISTANT MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR
NUCLEUS TRAINING INSTITUTE
05.2024 - 08.2024
Chef manager
ARTIZANA Foodstuffs Company Limited
02.2018 - Current
TEACHER
ANA & TAFLY FOR DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
08.2017 - 02.2018
Diploma - MICROSOFT
WAMO COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
07.2015 - 11.2015
Diploma - NETWORKING
SOUL FOOD ICT COLLEGE
02.2015 - 06.2015
Marketing executive and broadcast journalism
Sena Radio
04.2012 - 03.2014
Diploma - BROADCAST JOURNALISM & MARKETING
WORD FOUNDATION MEDIA NETWORK
12.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma - HOME ECONOMICS
AKUSE METHODIST SENIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
01.2005 - 11.2008
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