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MARY WAHU THAIRU

CHEF DE PARTIE

THE TAMARIND GROUP

NAIROBI, KENYA.

Local Contact : +971-**-*******

E-Mail: addohw@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am creative and forward thinking chef de partie looking for a suitable position within your kitchen. I am highly skilled culinary graduate, very vibrant, experimental and very eager to learn more from the industry.

As a professional chef from an award winning chain of restaurants, I seek for new challenges to improve my career in hospitality in the UAE. I demonstrate awareness, making sound decisions, working as a team player and high level of communication. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Chef De Partie (Main Kitchen) at Tamarind Group of Restaurants – Nairobi, Kenya. January 2013 – Till Date.

As chef de partie my daily responsibilities for HOT & COLD kitchen include as follows:

Reporting to Sous chef on daily basis for allocation and briefing of smooth operations.

Setting up a fresh section on daily basis as per allocation.

Ensure all kitchen records maintained as per the HACCAP Standards.

Sharing culinary skills and knowledge with the team.

Help in maintaining food cost by control of food wastage and maintaining the quality.

Ensure hygiene and cleanliness is maintained as predetermined across the kitchen.

Checking on the day’s events and accordingly order requirements from the store.

Got a great opportunity working across Tamarind Restaurants, Tamambo and Carnivore

ACHIVEMENTS

Created personal signature seafood combo meals which were appreciated by head chef.

Complemented wine pairing with chefs from Canada, France and Italy.

Teamed up with international chefs like Jenny Morrison (South Africa) and Reza Mohammed (Spice Prince - BBC) during Taste of Zimbabwe.

Designed special meals for children during Heart to Heart children's week in Nairobi held under UN as part of giving back to the community. 2

SKILLS

Proficient in team work in providing support to the team.

Excellent communication skill with team and management.

Proficient in English and Swahili and basic French.

Good at basic Japanese and Italian cuisine.

Excellent sense of food quality and safety.

Highly skilled at food presentation.

EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING PROFILE

2011 – Diploma in Hospitality – Aviation College, Nairobi, Kenya. 2012 – Internship at Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 2013 – Apprentice Program - The Tamarind Group, Nairobi, Kenya. PERSONAL DATA

Nationality: Kenyan.

Date of Birth: August 20th, 1986.

Languages: English, Swahili, and Kikuyu.

Marital Status: Single.

Visa Status: Visit visa (until 30th November 2020). REFRENCES

1. Head Chef – Julius Njuki

Tamarind Group of Restaurants, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mobile: +254-***-***-***

2. Head Unit Chef – Alex Nyange

Tamarind Group Restaurants, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mobile: +254-***-***-***

3. Head Unit Chef – Joseph Anusu

Tamarind Group of Restaurants, Nairobi, Kenya

Mobile: +254-***-***-***

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