Kirkwood Henry Thompson
Nassau,Bahamas
Summary
It is my career objective to be employed in a position with a health institution which will afford me the opportunity to provide overall care, and work with the sick, children and elderly in the Bahamas. I also hope to grow and develop professionally in a nutritional and clinical capacity.
Good written and oral communication skills, experienced with Microsoft Word computer applications; adapt quickly and effectively in new environment; works well with a broad range of people; self-disciplined and reliable worker; enthusiastic, resourceful and efficient.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
The Grand Hyatt, Bahamar Resort
Nassau, Bahamas
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the preparation, cooking and baking and dispensing of various assigned food items
- Also, responsible to clean and maintain culinary utensils, equipments and work areas
Front Desk Agent
RIU Hotel
Paradise Island, Bahamas
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the timely and efficient checking in and out of hotel guests
- Ensure that guests were satisfied with hotel amenities and accommodations
- Respond to guests queries in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
- Review daily front desk logs to determine the day’s activities to keep guests informed and involved with hotel activities
- Provide guests with requested information, travel directions, hotel services and local and community events and attractions
- Resolve guest concerns in a timely manner in accordance with hotel policies and procedures
Assistant Cook
RIU Hotel
Paradise Island, Bahamas
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for the prep and preparation of the daily menus – for approximately 250 guests
- Prepared the daily menu which included beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, cold and hot plates
- Operated all food production equipments and ensured safety use
- Monitored safety and sanitation of the kitchen, salad bar, steam table and all kitchen equipments in accordance with hotel and health department rules and policies
- Performed all other functions as required including clerical duties in the food services office
Sales Personnel
Dollar Plus
Nassau, Bahamas
06.2007 - 07.2014
- Responsible for the general maintenance of assigned store aisle
- Responsible for the pricing and stocking of merchandise shipped to the company from its suppliers
- Also, responsible for selling the merchandise and meeting assigned sales quotas
- Respond to customer queries in a timely and friendly manner
- Responsible for ensuring that the store; especially assigned aisle was always clean, well-stocked and inviting to customers
- Performed duties as Relief Cashier
- Performed all other functions as assigned by the store manager
Education
Associates (AASc) Degree - Culinary Arts
University of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas01.2016
High School Diploma -
Charles W. Saunders Baptist High School
Nassau, Bahamas01.2010
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management
- Ability to manage demanding and conflicting functions
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Cook 1
The Grand Hyatt, Bahamar Resort
09.2021 - 01.2024
Front Desk Agent
RIU Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Cook
RIU Hotel
05.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Personnel
Dollar Plus
06.2007 - 07.2014
Associates (AASc) Degree - Culinary Arts
University of The Bahamas
High School Diploma -
Charles W. Saunders Baptist High School