Konan Kouame
Seattle,WA
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations at Flagship Culinary, showcasing exceptional time management and attention to detail. Proven ability to adapt quickly, mastering new recipes and techniques, while exceeding health standards. Achieved high customer satisfaction by maintaining peak productivity during rush periods. Demonstrates a blend of hard skills in food safety and soft skills in team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Flagship Culinary
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Cooking assigned menu items on designated cooking stations like grills, fryers, ovens, or sauté pans according to recipes and timing specifications.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines. Assist in the production of food forbreakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events.
Line Cook
Courtyard Hotel
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Follows all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines. Ensures consistent quality on all prepareditems. Tastes all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality. Maintains a clean and organized station.•Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Line Cook
Port Of Seattle
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Education
Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Online
Online09.2022
Associate - Social Work
Saint Ruth
Ivory Coast07.2014
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Following cooking methods
- Food safety standards
Certification
Food handler and Mast12
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Courtyard Hotel
11.2023 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Flagship Culinary
02.2022 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Port Of Seattle
01.2022 - 03.2024
Food handler and Mast12
Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Online
Associate - Social Work
Saint Ruth
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