Mamadou Kante
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience 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.
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
BORGOS RESTAURANT
New York , New York
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Line Cook
Hearth fine Dining
New York , NY
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Line Cook
Nai Tapas
New York , New York
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Line Cook
The Leopard at Des Artistes
New York, New York
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Worker
Bagatelle
New York, New York
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the assembly of products on the production line.
- Maintained accurate records of all parts and materials used during production.
- Monitored production line for any defects or malfunctions, and reported to supervisor when necessary.
- Organized inventory shelves to ensure that items were accessible for use on the assembly line.
- Packed finished goods into correct packages or boxes.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Line Cook
II Buco Alimentari&Vineri
New York , New York
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Line Cook
Sixty Soho
New York , NY
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School
Bronx, NY06-2011
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Server Communication
- Portioning
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food presentation
- Food Safety
- Time Management
- Quality assurance and control
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Food Storage
- Grilling Techniques
- Following cooking methods
- Active listener
- Problem-Solving
- Highly motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Knife Skills
Timeline
Line Cook
BORGOS RESTAURANT
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Hearth fine Dining
05.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Nai Tapas
09.2022 - 10.2023
Line Cook
The Leopard at Des Artistes
11.2019 - 10.2022
Line Worker
Bagatelle
10.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook
II Buco Alimentari&Vineri
07.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook
Sixty Soho
10.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School