ARNOLD Yameogo
Chicago
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
jungle plate
Westchester
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Cook
Tropicalia
Ouagadougou
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cook And Hotel Industry
CFOSTA
Togo (west Africa)06-2018
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Kitchen organization
- Sauce making
- Event catering
- Grilling
- Cleaning and organization
Affiliations
- I enjoy exploring new activities
- I like reading, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.
- I also enjoy exercising to oxygenate my blood even more and reduce stress.
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Accomplishments
- During my high school years I was a two-time spring 100m champion.
Certification
- cooking certificate
- associates degree in cooking
Timeline
Cook
jungle plate
03.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Tropicalia
04.2020 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - Cook And Hotel Industry
CFOSTA
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