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Antony Mutinda

Mutunga

Food And Beverage Production Sales and Service

070*******

ad0ly7@r.postjobfree.com

A high-performing individual with a solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Performance assessments

Sanitation guidelines

Food plating and presentation

Recipes and menu planning

Multi-line phone proficiency

Sorting and labeling

Bookkeeping

Filing and data archiving

Food preparation and safety

Budgeting

Food spoilage prevention

Employee training and development

Steady food flows

Performance improvement

Utensils and equipment

Equipment Maintenance

Vendor relations

Food inventories

Menu planning

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Education

Certificate: Food And Beverage Production Sales And Service.

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies - Nairobi

Certificate: Computer Applications

Lotus Computer College - Nairobi

Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kyangala Boys High School - Machakos

Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Kyangala Primary School - Machakos

Work History

Chef

St Joseph Catholic Church, Limuru

• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

• Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils to prepare raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

• Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.

• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.

• Plated meals paying particular attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

• Rotated stock to use items before the expiration date.

• Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high-quality standards.

• Developed complete, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain intense customer levels.

• Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.

2016-01 - 2018-11

2015-01 - 2016-02

2012-01 - 2015-11

2002-01 - 2011-11

2021-12 - Current

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• Monitored food and labor costs to verify that budget targets were met. chef

japher fast foods, Nairobi

• Monitored line processes to maintain quality, quantity, and presentation consistency.

• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.

• Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment.

• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

• Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees, and desserts and stored in a crisper.

• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

• Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain a stellar business reputation.

• Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.

chef

Antonio's, Nairobi

• Grill restaurant for a period of three months

• Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.

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

• Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

• Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

• Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activities.

• Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.

waiter

Intercontinental Group Hotel, ruiru

• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to 2020-12 - 2021-03

2020-07 - 2020-10

2020-01 - 2020-06

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make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

• Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

• Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for the host station.

• Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.

• Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

• Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.

• Remained calm and poised when dealing with demanding customers or during busy shifts.

Attachment

Prideinn Group of Hotels, Nairobi

• Trained at Prideinn group of hotels in my industrial attachment for a period of 3 months, and after that, worked in the same hotel as a casual for one and half years

• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.

• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling complex tasks.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions for challenging situations.

• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

referees

Alfred Otieno,

Senior Kabete Youth,

Nairobi

Tel: 070*******.

Fr Mbugua

Parish Priest St. Pauls Chapel,

P.O BOX 23676,

Nairobi.

Tel: 072*******.

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2019-01 - 2020-01

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