FATIMA MUNKAILA
Assistant cook
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant cook skilled in ingredient prep and knife skills, ensuring timely and efficient service. Proven ability to excel under pressure, maintain organized workspaces, and collaborate effectively with kitchen teams to deliver high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Azmera Restaurant
Accra, Ghana
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed high-volume buffet prep and hot-line support (stews, jollof, grills), coordinating timely replenishment with chefs.
- Prepped proteins and vegetables to spec.
- Maintained organized walk-in and dry storage with clear labels and dates.
- Helped receive orders, checked that items were fresh and cold, and reported problems.
- Backed up dishwashing and ensured small wares readiness during rushes.
Assistant Cook
Ike's Cafe and Grill
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepped ingredients for dishes (jollof, waakye, grilled tilapia, and stews) and kept the station organized.
- Assisted with receiving, labeling, and storing deliveries using First In, First Out, and kept the walk-in and dry storage tidy.
- Helped plate dishes and garnish to house standards, coordinated with servers to keep service on time, and jumped in where needed.
- Maintained general cleanliness, sanitized tools and surfaces, and followed Ike’s food-safety rules during busy periods.
- Communicated with the chef and servers to keep service on time, and helped where needed, including in the dish area.
Cook
Two Sisters Restaurant
Accra, Ghana
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Prep ingredients, and set up stations.
- Follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards.
- Check doneness and holding temperatures.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Handle tickets and timing during busy service.
- Receive and store deliveries, and organize walk-in and dry storage.
- Communicate with the chef and servers to keep the service on time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi,Ghana01-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Punctual and dependable
- Work under pressure
- Work in fast paced
- Ingredient prep
- Teamwork
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Safe food handling
- Food safety procedures
- Time management
- Daily equipment care
- Chef communication
Timeline
Line Cook
Azmera Restaurant
08.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Cook
Ike's Cafe and Grill
08.2021 - 01.2022
Cook
Two Sisters Restaurant
07.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology