Thomas Ntiamoah
Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Enthusiastic Demi chef de Partie eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adaptable and enterprising Demi chef de partie with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef De Partie
Movenpick Hotels
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Commis Chef
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
04.2015 - 03.2022
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
- Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.
Chef
Villa Grace
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
Midunu
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Packing Associate
Piccadilly
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
- Contacted carrier representatives to make arrangements and issue instructions for shipping of orders.
Education
General Science
reilly Senior High School, West
2013
Tesano Junior High School
2009
Skills
- Ability to learn swiftly and under very minimum supervision
- Great sense of motivation
- Flexible and good communications attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization, Prioritizing and Multi-Tasking
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Menu Memorization
- Portion Control
- Enthusiastic Team Player
Additional Information
I won the employee of the month for outstanding performance for the month of may 2016
I won the employee of the month for commitment and outstanding performance for the month of july 2022
I won the future leader of the year 2023 (Heart of the house)
Timeline
Demi Chef De Partie
Movenpick Hotels
04.2022 - Current
Chef
Midunu
04.2018 - 06.2018
Chef
Villa Grace
07.2017 - 11.2020
Commis Chef
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
04.2015 - 03.2022
Packing Associate
Piccadilly
02.2014 - 03.2015
General Science
reilly Senior High School, West
Tesano Junior High School
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