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Alice Kadiatu Kanu

Alice Kadiatu Kanu

Cheshunt,Broxbourn

Summary

Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Helps keep kitchen clean, stocked and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety and best practices for kitchen support.

Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant skilled in kitchen equipment operations and staff support demonstrated across five[5] years in similar roles. Energetic and ambitious with a passion for creating memorable meals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

General Catering Assistant

What App night club
Freetown, Western Urban Area
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Employed allergy awareness and best practices to deliver special dietary requirements.
  • Resolved customer feedback, stock needs, faults or hazards in collaboration with Catering Manager.
  • Performed general kitchen duties, including food preparation, deep cleaning and inventory control.
  • Ensured smooth delivery of catering services to about 50 customers.
  • Served food and beverages to customers in line with prescribed portioning and presentation standards.
  • Replenished food counters to maximise presentation displays throughout service time.
  • Prepared food to meet company and brand standards.
  • Assisted customers by taking food orders, recommending menu choices and advising on allergy concerns.
  • Thoroughly cleaned back-of-house areas, crockery and cutlery in line with company procedures.
  • Prepared dining areas with exceptional presentation and thorough touch point cleaning.
  • Followed food hygiene and safety procedures in line with requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth dining experience, monitoring serving stations to guarantee optimal food availability.
  • Maintained safe working environment by reporting unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor.
  • Recommended stock control methods to mitigate waste.
  • Maximised chef productivity by supporting food preparation through peeling, trimming and washing food.
  • Provided superior customer service by making food recommendations and communicating potential allergens.
  • Monitored ingredient supply, promptly ordering low-stock items to prevent service disruptions.
  • Guaranteed guest satisfaction by creating menus according to preferences and dietary needs.
  • Followed prescribed methods of portioning and presentation, consistently meeting customer expectations.
  • Minimised Covid-19 risk, cleaning kitchen, equipment and appliances in conformance with disinfection policies.
  • Assisted with closing of events by breaking down chairs, tables and buffet.
  • Improved workflow between kitchen and service teams to optimise productivity.
  • Mastered skills across various kitchen roles, providing support in alternative positions during staff absences.
  • Carefully prepared ingredients based on menus, portion control and agreed quality standards.
  • Cultivated immaculate presentation, verifying food was fresh, rotated and replenished throughout shift.

Supervisor - Catering

Country Side Fast Food ,Sierra Leone,
Freetown, Western Area
02.2015 - 03.2018
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
  • Collected payments and provided receipts and invoices to customers.
  • Mixed and prepared sauces and dressings to add to dishes.
  • Peeled, chopped and rinsed vegetables to support food preparation tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded tableware and catering supplies before and after catering vehicles.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Recorded ingredients and quantity of catering supplies to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Handled day-to-day scheduling, ordering food and planning events to support catering logistics.
  • Sanitised tableware and chafing dishes before and after catering event.
  • Cleaned up clean chafing dishes, tableware and platters.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Home Economics and Food Hygiene

Young Women Christian Association( YWCA)
Freetown
09.2013 - 04.2014

Certificate of Higher Education - Catering and Event Planner

SULISHA Technical Institute
Makeni, Sierra Leone
02.2015 - 08.2015

Skills

  • Event planner, Communication skills
  • Basic food handling
  • Basic cold food preparation
  • Commercial catering
  • Food presentation standards
  • Food hygiene
  • Events catering
  • Table and seating arrangements
  • Event closing procedures
  • Kitchen appliances maintenance
  • Covid-19 kitchen protocol

Interests

  • As a caterer I always seek interest in doing research
  • learning creative food preparation when ever I get the opportunity.
  • I love to try various food diversity to keep my self closer to
  • planning events for people

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

General Catering Assistant

What App night club
05.2018 - 12.2021

Supervisor - Catering

Country Side Fast Food ,Sierra Leone,
02.2015 - 03.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Catering and Event Planner

SULISHA Technical Institute
02.2015 - 08.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Home Economics and Food Hygiene

Young Women Christian Association( YWCA)
09.2013 - 04.2014

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