Andrew Annan
Towson,MD
Summary
Andrew Kwabena Annan skills!
I am very hardworking in fast food and bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual with tons of experiences in the following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Dedicated and experienced in Amazon warehouse] experienced in every other job environments. I am a very focused person and collaborative team player skillful in communicating with others and customer experience. I follow the food safe deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements. Motivated [with all jobs] with 5 years of jobs experience and preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Focused on every new job experience and with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Chick-fil-A
Towson , MD
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Baker
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Towson , MD
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended training sessions related to food safety procedures and techniques.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
Cook
Royal Farms
Elkridge, 21075
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
Elkridge, MD
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Stacked cartons onto appropriate pallets according to size and weight restrictions.
- Labeled boxes, containers, and pallets for shipment purposes.
- Monitored stock levels in assigned areas of the warehouse to ensure adequate supply availability.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations at all times.
- Assisted in loading outgoing shipments onto delivery trucks and ensuring security of cargo loads.
- Used handheld scanners to track inventory movement within the warehouse system.
- Inspected finished product packaging for quality assurance before sending out orders.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Collected empty pallets for reuse or disposal in accordance with company policy.
- Weighed packages prior to shipping to ensure compliance with weight regulations.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Followed safety policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent and reduce accidents and injuries.
Garden Associate
Home Depot
Columbia, MD
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured that all products were correctly labeled before being placed on display.
- Organized merchandise shelves in the garden section of the store.
- Provided advice to customers on how to care for their plants and gardens.
- Maintained records of sales transactions and inventory levels in the garden department.
- Researched new product lines to determine their suitability for sale in our store's garden section.
- Demonstrated safe use of gardening tools such as shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Assisted other departments when needed with tasks related to landscaping projects around the store premises.
- Performed regular maintenance of outdoor garden areas including weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and watering.
- Participated in seasonal promotions by setting up special displays within the store's garden area.
- Welcomed customers, answered questions and offered to assist with choosing, locating and accessing products.
- Stocked merchandise on shelves, tables and a-frame hanging plant displays with goods.
- Cultivated and maintained garden displays throughout the store.
Meat Department Clerk
Green Valley Marketplace
Elkridge, MD
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Cleaned equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, scales, wrapping machines.
- Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay up-to-date on new products or promotions within the department.
- Received orders from customers and processed payments.
- Provided friendly customer service by answering questions about available products.
- Monitored temperatures of freezers and refrigerators to maintain food safety standards.
- Kept accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
- Adhered to department procedures for safety management, meat handling and prevention of cross-contamination.
- Removed incoming merchandise from trucks and stocked display cases with new items according to rotation policies.
- Prepared and ground meat such as sausage, used specified ingredients, adhered to proper cooking times and processes and kept meat and seafood at safe temperatures during production.
- Helped department manager reach meat department sales and profit goals, monitored and complied with quality assurance standards and maintained safe, clean environment.
- Monitored point-of-purchase signs and displays and distributed recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material and information on complimentary foods to customers.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
Customer Service Cashier
McDonald's
Elkridge, MD
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided excellent customer service by helping customers locate items they were looking for.
- Prepared sales slips or sales contracts as needed to complete customer purchases.
- Organized items purchased by customers according to their type or size for easy retrieval during checkout.
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.
- Ensured that all areas of the retail floor were properly stocked throughout each shift.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in cash drawers and checking bank deposits against total sales receipts for accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions using the point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
- Handled customer complaints professionally escalating issues when necessary.
Pizza Dough Maker
Domino's Pizza
Elkridge, MD
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance prior to packaging or delivery.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment at end of shift.
- Kept track of inventory levels of ingredients used in making pizza dough.
- Adhered strictly to health codes related to food preparation.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products before packaging them for delivery or sale.
- Garnished pizzas with herbs and spices after they had been baked.
- Operated machinery such as mixers, ovens and presses safely while preparing the dough.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when handling food items.
- Mixed ingredients such as flour, yeast, salt, sugar, oil and water in large bowls or machines to prepare pizza dough.
- Sliced vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and onions for toppings.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift hours.
- Monitored quality of finished products to ensure they met standards set by management.
- Attended training sessions held by management periodically to stay up-to-date on techniques being used in the industry.
- Observed health codes related to food storage and preparation methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Towson University
Baltimore, MD04-2026
High School Diploma -
Mount Hebron High School
Ellicott City, MD05-2020
Skills
- Frying
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation
- Dish preparation
- Organization
- Active Listening
- Cooking meals
- Cooking instruction
Affiliations
- I like to go out with friends and family.
- I love to sing.
- I love to cook.
- I love dancing and listening to music.
Accomplishments
- I received many good awards in high school and those were outstanding behavior awards and also student of the month.
Certification
- I got my drivers license March 17th 2023 of Saint Patricks day.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Chick-fil-A
03.2024 - 05.2024
Cook
Royal Farms
01.2024 - 03.2024
Baker
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
12.2023 - 05.2024
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
12.2023 - 01.2024
Garden Associate
Home Depot
01.2023 - 11.2023
Meat Department Clerk
Green Valley Marketplace
05.2021 - 12.2022
Customer Service Cashier
McDonald's
05.2018 - 11.2020
Pizza Dough Maker
Domino's Pizza
12.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Towson University
High School Diploma -
Mount Hebron High School