Kodzogah Dzisah
Smyrna,GEORGIA
Summary
Skilled culinary professional specializing in high-quality dish preparation and innovative menu development. Expertise in food safety and sanitation enhances dining experiences. Trains staff and maintains kitchen efficiency, fostering collaboration. Proficient in following recipes, managing supplies, and ensuring organized food preparation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
The Phoenix Assisted Living
Marietta, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes, contributing to positive customer experiences.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Trained new chefs on culinary techniques and operation of kitchen equipment to enhance team capabilities.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities and equipment to uphold health standards.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain high sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
Chef
Arbor Terrace
Alpharetta
12.2017 - 05.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes, contributing to menu consistency and guest satisfaction
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities and equipment, supporting efficient operations
- Executed dining room services, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for patrons
- Provided utility services to clients
Maintenance associate
Walmart Supper Center
Alpharetta, GA
06.2014 - 12.2017
Donation Center
Goodwill of North Georgia
Marietta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Akumadan Senior High School
Akumadan, Ghana06-2011
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University
Dunwoody, GASkills
- Cooking
- Culinary expertise
- Culinary techniques
- Dish preparation
- Food safety
- Food presentation
- Plating techniques
- Spoilage prevention
- Palate development
- Food pairing
- Vegan cooking
- Vegetarian cooking
- Beverage pairing
- Grilling skills
- Hospitality expertise
- Floor maintenance
Certification
- Rouxbe Culinary Foundations Levels 1 and 2
- Plant-Based Foundations
- Waste Not
Timeline
Chef
The Phoenix Assisted Living
05.2024 - Current
Chef
Arbor Terrace
12.2017 - 05.2024
Donation Center
Goodwill of North Georgia
01.2015 - 01.2016
Maintenance associate
Walmart Supper Center
06.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Akumadan Senior High School
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University