Gana Niang
Pawtucket RI *****
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
College Saint-Michel - Dakar, S n gal
High School Diploma
Institut Universitaire Technologique - Dakar, S n gal
Degree in computer programming
Chambre de Commerce - Paris, France
Business management certificate
Ecole de Cuisine Alain Ducasse - Paris, France
Culinary certificate
Wine and spirit certificate
Pawtucket Public Library - Pawtucket, RI
Food safety certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chef Cook - Teranga Restaurant - Boston, MA - 10/11 to present
. Prepare Senegalese, French and Vietnamese menu items
. Create new recipes
. Supervise and train kitchen staff
. Cater special events
. Greet customers
. Use point of sales systems to record orders and print tickets
. Track inventory and write shopping list
. Organize constant cleaning of kitchen and check on safety of floor
. Attend staff meetings
Caterer - Paris Traiteurs - Paris, France - 11/07 to 09/10
. Catered at different types of ceremonies
. Oversaw the design of halls and table display
. Prepared the ceremony arrangement of foods and beverages
. Served guests sufficiently and professionally
. Assisted other team mates for quick and efficient service
Lead Cook - La Baie d'Along - Cannes, France - 03/04 to 09/07
. Managed kitchen staff in recruiting, training and supervising
production
. Estimated purchasing needs
. Set standards for food quantity and quality
. Assisted Executive Chef in coordinating and preparing special menu
items
. Ensured proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment
Assistant Manager- L'Escale - Saint-Tropez, France - 05/87 to 12/03
. Responded to inquiries regarding preparation of food
. Prepared food and baked items
. Developed new recipes for lunch and dinner
. Handled payment transactions
. Maintained ordering and inventory control
. Assisted colleagues during rush period
. Provided high quality customer service
Restaurant Owner - Mini Resto - Dakar, S n gal - 05/84 - 10/86
. Prepared food items such as vietnamese dishes, wraps, etc
. Created new recipes
. Handled special events
. Maintained food cost analysis, inventory and purchasing
. Trained new cooks
. Handled cash registers
Languages: French, English, Vietnamese, Portuguese Creole,
Computer skills: Word, Excel, Electronic mail, Photo Shop
Other certifications: Food safety certificate
Certified martial arts and aerobic instructor
Other skills: Diligent with good attention to detail
Friendly, able to work in a team or individually
Reliable and punctual