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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Abena Asantewaa

Abena Asantewaa

Zurich,ZH

Summary

Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude.

Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Assistant

Bijoux Catering Corporate & Private Event GmbH
08.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.

Kitchen Assitant

Anca's Garden
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.

Restaurant Manager

Rehoboth Creation
03.2011 - 02.2020
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Teacher, Grade 1

Hilly Daycare Center (Montessori)
04.2008 - 06.2010
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Education

Teacher Training Certificate - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

Ghana Montessori Foundation
Accra, Ghana

SSCE Remedials - Home Economics

Preset Pacesetters Secondary School
Accra, Ghana
09-2005

SSCE Cirtificate - Home Economics

Kwahu Ridge Senior Secondary School
Kwahu, Ghana
09-2002

Skills

  • Ingredient management
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Kitchen station organization
  • Chef support
  • Food storage
  • Food preparation mastery
  • Sanitation practices
  • Dishwashing
  • Inventory verification

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant

Bijoux Catering Corporate & Private Event GmbH
08.2024 - Current

Kitchen Assitant

Anca's Garden
03.2022 - 02.2024

Restaurant Manager

Rehoboth Creation
03.2011 - 02.2020

Teacher, Grade 1

Hilly Daycare Center (Montessori)
04.2008 - 06.2010

Teacher Training Certificate - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

Ghana Montessori Foundation

SSCE Remedials - Home Economics

Preset Pacesetters Secondary School

SSCE Cirtificate - Home Economics

Kwahu Ridge Senior Secondary School
Abena Asantewaa