Sous Chef Head

SUMMARY

An experienced Sous Chef with more than six (6) years experience in the hospitality industry with passion for creating and serving creative culinary dishes and is highly experienced in working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Well-versed in both classical and modern techniques and is able to provide innovative solutions to ensure customer satisfaction. Honest, diligent, hardworking, self-motivated, willingness to learn and team player. Currently looking for new challenging role(s) where my skills, experience and knowledge can be enhanced and utilized effectively as well as learn a new skill-set. SKILLS

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Kilifi College of Accountancy (KCA), Kilifi - March 2021 – Jan 2022 o Certificate in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Production) Kilifi College of Accountancy (KCA), Kilifi - Feb – May, 2015 o Certificate in Microsoft Computer Applications/Packages Rocky Driving School, Kilifi - June – Aug, 2015

o Attained a Driving License class ‘B, C1, C’ and Basic Vehicle Check Kilifi Township Secondary School, Kilifi - 2011-2014 o Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Kibaoni Primary School, Kilifi - 2003-2010

o Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) KASSIM BADI GAMWAKA

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988-80108, Kilifi Residence: Kilifi

- Highly creative and innovative.

- Excellent people management.

- Excellent cooking and culinary.

- Multi-tasking

- Ability to work in fast-paced,

high-pressure environments

- Highly organized and efficient

- Multi-tasking

EMPLOYMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE

1. HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks

- Cooking and preparing high quality dishes.

- Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes

- Supervising all kitchen stations

- Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels

- Being responsible for health and safety

- Being responsible for food hygiene practices

- Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created

- Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering

- Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines 2. OTHER ROLES

a) Facility: National Hygiene Program (Kazi-Mtaani) Position: Field Supervisor

Duration: Feb - Sept 2021

Duties: Supervising the youth in general cleanliness of the public areas as per the national program. a) Facility: Mephi Health Services, Kilifi

Position: Sous Chef

Duration: May 2023 to date

b) Facility: Mandharini, Kilifi

Position: Sous Chef

Duration: Jan 2019 to date

c) Facility: Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa

Position: Hospitality Intern

(Food & Beverage Production)

Duration: Sept 2021-Jan 2022

d) Facility: Pwani University, Kilifi

Position: In-House Training/Apprenticeship

(Food and Beverage Production)

Duration: April – Dec, 2018

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH (Professional); KISWAHILI (Native & Professional); MIJIKENDA (Native) INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

- Watching Movies - Travelling

- Socializing - Playing Football

REFERENCES

1. STANLEY OGANDO

HEAD CHEF

PWANI UNIVERSITY

P. O. BOX 1995-80108, Kilifi

TEL CONTACT: +254-*********

2. ROSEMARY KAHIGA

GENERAL MANAGER

MANDHARINI, KILIFI

TEL CONTACT: +254-*********

3. DAUDI MAKOS

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Retired) KILIFI COUNTY

TEL CONTACT: +254-*********

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