Vera Fosuaa
Sharjah
Summary
Hardworking Cook with several years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Adept in working with other culinary professionals to achieve goals and ensure customer satisfaction, And also Committed to using safe and sanitary cooking practices and maintaining an organized and clean cooking area. Experienced in
operating various pieces of cooking equipment and tools. Bringing forth advanced food preparation techniques and the ability to serve wonderful food in a timely
manner.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Goldenbean Hotel
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Chef Assistant
Nuclear Kitchen
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
Waitress Supervisor
Supreme Loung Restaurant
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed food resources, memorized orders, and coordinated customer service.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
GHANA 05.2019
Skills
- Performance Assessments
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Safety Regulations
- Ingredient Selection
- Waste Reduction
- Grilling
- Team Management
- Purchasing Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Head Chef
Goldenbean Hotel
02.2022 - 01.2023
Chef Assistant
Nuclear Kitchen
05.2019 - 12.2021
Waitress Supervisor
Supreme Loung Restaurant
03.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
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