Samuel Obeng
Quincy,MA
Summary
Motivated and Goal-oriented Line Cook with Fifteen years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining the correct temperature of food products. Efficient and Highly proficient in preparing main dishes, appetizers, salads and desserts and Train fellow team members in various cooking techniques. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements.
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Line Cook
Raffles Hotel
Boston, MA
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared à la carte and banquet dishes to hotel standards, maintaining consistency across service periods.
- Supervised mise en place, ensuring ingredient readiness and smooth kitchen workflow during peak demand.
- Coordinated with service teams to prioritize orders and deliver timely meals for guests.
- Maintained food safety and hygiene procedures, supporting HACCP compliance throughout kitchen operations.
- Trained junior cooks on knife skills, station setup, and recipe execution.
- Monitored stock levels and rotated ingredients to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
- Adapted recipes and plating for special dietary requests while preserving presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Line Cook
Compass Group USA
Boston, Massachusetts
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Line Cook
The Quin House
Boston, MA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Line Cook
Encore Boston Harbor
Everett, MA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Line Cook
110 Grill
Braintree, MA
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Cook Shift Leader
Residence Inn Marriot
Braintree, MA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Line Cook
Fresco Restaurant
Rehovot, Israel
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ahweriman Senior Secondary School
Ahweriwam09-2000
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Entree Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Sauces Mixing
- Server Communication
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Ingredient Stocking
- Team Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Back of House Operations
- Food Allergen Safety
- Special Event Cooking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Cold Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
Timeline
Cook/Line Cook
Raffles Hotel
07.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Compass Group USA
07.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
The Quin House
05.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Encore Boston Harbor
06.2019 - 03.2021
Cook Shift Leader
Residence Inn Marriot
09.2017 - 06.2019
Line Cook
110 Grill
06.2017 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Fresco Restaurant
01.2009 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Ahweriman Senior Secondary School