Salimata Ba
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
To obtain an energetic position in your Organization Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
COOK
Mumbai Dakar Restaurant
Edmonton, Canada
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared restaurant items, Cook jollof rice beef, Maffeh beef, Yassa chicken, Lamb Curry, Attleke Tilapia, alloko, Poisson Braise/Grilled Fish, Soupou Kandja, Thieboudienne Fish
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Restaurant
The Grand Cafe
Dakar, Senegal
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared restaurant items such as wraps, sandwiches, salads, jollof rice, etc.
- Control, carry out duties of recording and ordering.
- Some custom-designed menus were also created for special and private clients.
- Managed all duties and trained new employees.
- Also, prepared promotional and marketing materials.
- Responsible for various other duties, as assigned and as needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
General Labor
Sea Plaza
Dakar, Senegal
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted lead carpenters with the assembly of furniture, and other related tasks.
- Helped with the installation of flooring and staging for performances.
- Loaded and unloaded all project materials, and performed rubbish removal.
- Remove trash and debris on the work site, and manage traffic near construction sites.
- Pushed, lifted, and carried warehouse crates weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ensure the cleanliness and functionality of warehouse equipment on a regular basis.
- Performed general labor duties such as loading, unloading, and sorting materials.
- Performed general labor duties such as digging, hauling, lifting, shoveling, and operating various tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycee Valdiodio Ndiaye
Dakar, Senegal01.2009
Skills
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Heavy lifting
- Computer operation
- Knowledge of different programs and software,
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Order prioritization
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Food handling
- Food safety oversight
- High volume production capability
- Ingredients measuring
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Sauteing
Highlightsofskillsandqualifications
- Ability to speak, I speak a little English and French as second language tutoring
- Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting
- Confidently able to operate a computer and knowledge of different programs and software
- Maintained a clean and safe environment
Timeline
COOK
Mumbai Dakar Restaurant
01.2023 - 01.2025
Restaurant
The Grand Cafe
01.2012 - 01.2015
General Labor
Sea Plaza
01.2010 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Lycee Valdiodio Ndiaye