Mahamadou Trawally Bajaha
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Helper trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
Sweetgreen
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Head Dishwasher
Jean Georges Restaurant
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents
Kitchen Helper
Restaurant La Boqueria
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
Education
Certificate - Upper Basic School Leaving Certificate
Sabi UBS
The Gambia, West Africa06.1996
Skills
- Tool Preparation
- Team Oriented
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Ingredient Preparation
- Waste Control
- Cutting Techniques
- Recipe Preparation
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Surface Work
- Event Cleanup
- Cleaning and Organization
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Soninke
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Prep Cook
Sweetgreen
12.2021 - Current
Head Dishwasher
Jean Georges Restaurant
09.2020 - 10.2023
Kitchen Helper
Restaurant La Boqueria
06.2015 - 02.2020
Certificate - Upper Basic School Leaving Certificate
Sabi UBS