         BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN         Summary    Highly skilled and organized individual who has won employee of the month a lot of  times with an infectious enthusiasm to work in fast paced environment.      Highlights          Focused and disciplined  High volume production capability  Bilingual (English/Twi)      Healthy cuisine expert   Exceptional written and oral communication abilities               Experience      Dietary Aide  ,   09/2013   to   Current    Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet the nutritional needs of each resident.     Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.     Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.      Advised new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff.            Chef  ,   05/2013   to   08/2013    Company Name   －   City  ,   State        Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.     Served classic English, French and modern European.    Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues           Kitchen Manager  ,   08/2008   to   04/2013    Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles.    Tremendously increased sales after becoming the manager.     Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.     Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, food preparation      Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.      Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits.             Education        CURLINARY   ,  1999    Kumasi Polytechnic   －   City  ,     GHANA      Coursework in Culinary Arts       Coursework in Business and Restaurant Management              CURLINARY   ,  1990    SUNYANI POLYTECHNIC    －   City  ,     GHANA       Coursework in Culinary Arts          Skills      Proficient with large cooking machines   Great culinary skills   Organizational skills  Highly motivated      