Am a highly resourceful , flexible and motivated Head chef with an enduring passion for cooking.
I understand that a successful business is one that is efficient in using its resources to make a profit.
As a head chef , I successfully ran my kitchen to a strict budget, ensuring that everyone involved is kept to the guidelines and portion control and use stock effectively.
I also firmly believe that customer satisfaction is the most important aspect of running a successful restaurant , hence I like to ensure that the food that comes out of the kitchen is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
My practical experience working in busy kitchens and my ever growing passion toward food have made me flawless in executing culinary arts, management and customer relations.
Diploma in food production
Diploma in hospitality
Able to work under pressure and still deliver quality services.
Good communicator.
Good team leader and also a team player.
Always ready to learn.
September 2019 To Date - Paleo Hotel, Kenya.
-Controlling and directing food preparation process.
-Approving and polishing dishes before reaching the customer.
-Managing and working closely with other chefs of all levels.
-Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
-Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
-Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary
and food safety guidelines.
-Being responsible for health and safety.
-Being responsible for food hygiene procedures
May 2016 To August 2019 - Apex Hotel, Kenya.
-Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipments like knives, pans and kitchen
scales.
-Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
-Cook food in a timely manner.
-Delegate task to kitchen staff.
-Inform wait staff about daily specials.
-Ensure appealing plate presentation.
-Supervise cooks and assist as needed.
-Slightly modify recipes to meet customers needs and requests.
-Monitor food stock and place orders.
-Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
-Experiment with recipe and try new ingredients.
-Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
September 2008 To February 2016 - Kenya Defense Forces
Cooking various variety of recipe.
Health and fitness.
Nutrition.
Fine dining.
