Cook

MARIAM NJERI NYAMU

COOK

PERSONAL INFORMATION

PHONE : +254*********

EMAIL : ******@*****.***

D.O B : 1976-11-14

NATIONALITY : KENYAN

MARITAL STATUS. : SINGLE

JOINING : IMMEDIATELY

EXPERIENCE : OVER 14YRS

LANGUAGES : English, Kiswahili, German & a touch of French

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Am a Chef who is Well-experienced and skilled at building strong work relationships between multiple departments precisely 14 years of experience, I have excellent management skills and knowledge of guest services, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize conflicting demands and to work to meet tight deadlines, I have exceptional communicational and interpersonal skills and abilities, both written and verbal, Am extremely flexible and highly proactive towards different kinds of situations and competent in different Microsoft packages like MS word, MS-Access, MS-Excel, MS outlook etc.

CAREER OBJECTIVE:To utilize my skill and knowledge to the maximum and maintain high productivity, transparency, honesty and integrity towards realizationof goals and objectives

EXPERIENCE

2017 - 2013 : MARIAM CATERERS - NAIROBI, KENYA

POSITION : DIRECTOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outside catering for weddings,birthday parties, church events, board meetings, staff trainings among others

ACHIEVEMENT: Tender for over 2000 persons in an event

2003-2013 : EMBASSY OF FINLAND-Nairobi, Kenya

POSITION : COOK/CHEF

: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure cost efficiency through the minimization of food spoilage and the application of cost control measures to ensure adherence to budget restraints

Purchasing of foodstuffs and cleaning agents and materials

Ensure that cleaning equipment and cleaning agents were used correctly efficiently and effectively

Store food products and other items in accordance with health and safety regulations

Evaluate food products to ensure quality and health standards were consistently attained

Maintain safe food handling standards

Plan different menus depending on occasions considering special needs

Prepare, cook and serve meals

Ensure appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness measures were maintained in the kitchen

Maintaining the quality and standard of the food

Directing kitchen and service assistants to ensure hygienic and quality production and portioning.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Sponsorship to Finland for Diploma in MTK training course {food and hygiene} for chefs working for Finnish embassies.

Two weeks inservice production in Norfolk Hotel.

First Aid training courses.

1999- 2003 : GUESTHOUSE WESTLANDS -NAIROBI, KENYA.

POSITION : COOK

: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cooking and preparing a variety of fresh nutritious meal and other refreshments

Supervising food service assistants and kitchen staff, organizing their daily duties and monitoring performance

Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness were maintained in the kitchen

Washing, cutting and preparing food before it was cooked

Taking into account the wishes of clients when planning of menus

Making sure good nutritional standards are maintained when preparing meals

ACHIEVEMENT: 2months scholarship in Goethe institute Bonn, Germany.

EDUCATION

1996-1999 : KIBONDENI COLLEGE OF INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Certificate inFood and beverage production sales and service

Certificate in Dressmaking

CertificateHousekeeping and Laundry.

Certificate in public speaking.

1991-1995 : KAGWE GIRLS SECORDARY SCHOOL

Kenya Certficate of Secondary Education

1984-1995 : GATHIMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

SPECIAL SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS: Skilled in Problem Solving. Adaptability. Collaboration. Strong Work Ethic. Time Management. Critical Thinking. Self-Confidence. Handling Pressure, etc.

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COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to work with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft outlook, etc.

REFEREES

ELIZABETH N NJUGI

KIBONDENI COLLEGE

TEL:072*******

ANN GATHONI

TEL: 072*******

HELI SIRVE

EMBASSY OF FINLAND

TEL: +358*********

Email: *********@*******.***

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