LYDIA ALUVALE

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PERSONAL PROFILE

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. WORK EXPERIENCE

Line Cook, 01/2017 – Current

Java House Africa – Nakuru

• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

• Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

• Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

• Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

• Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

• Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

• Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

• Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.

• Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.

• Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.

• Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques. Kitchen Steward, 01/2016 - 12/2016

Java House Africa – Nakuru

• Washed utensils, cookware, dishes and trays.

• Cleaned and maintained floors and walls in kitchen and dishwashing area, reducing falls among staff members.

• Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.

• Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.

• Assisted front and back of house personnel in spot cleaning floors and maintaining welcoming environment for team members and guests.

• Assisted in food preparation by blending soups and washing and peeling vegetables.

• Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.

• Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.

• Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.

• Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs. Casual Laborer, 01/2015 - 12/2015

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Company – Nakuru

• Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

• Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.

• Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.

• Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production. Cook, 01/2014 - 12/2014

Shemeji Highway Resort – Nakuru

• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

• Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Teacher, 01/2013 - 12/2013

Agape Primary School – Kitale

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities. Key Skills and Competencies

• Knife Skills

• Team Coordination

• Train Employees

• Cutting Techniques

• Recipe Creation

• Team Oriented

• Time Management

• Food Preparation

• Kitchen Sanitization

• Cooking Method Accuracy

• Cleaning and Hygiene

• Food Safety Standards

• Institutional and Batch Cooking

• Salad Preparation

• Microsoft Office

• Head Chef Collaboration

• Crew Training

• Back of House Operations

• Leadership and Decision-Making

• Customer Service

• Grill Operation

• Labor and Food Cost Control

• Attention to Detail

• Kitchen Equipment Management

Education

High School Certificate, 01/2011

Matisi Secondary School – Kitale

Primary School Certificate, 01/2007

Kitale Ndogo Primary School – Kitale

References

Hannah Ng’ae

Branch Manager

Java house – Nakuru branch

Cell: 072*******

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