LUCY
WAIRIMU
KARIUKI
Personal Info
Phone
+***(0) 726402276
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Skills
• Preparing, seasoning, and
cooking a wide range of
foods, including soups, salads,
entrees, and desserts.
• Baking, roasting, grilling,
boiling, and frying meats, fish,
vegetables, and other foods.
• Garnishing, arranging, and
serving food to patrons.
• Checking the freshness of raw
food and ingredients before
cooking
• Deep knowledge of culinary
methods, buffet displays and
plate presentation techniques
• Operational knowledge of
knives, coffee maker, grill,
deep fryer, etc
• Familiarity with guest service,
food handling and storage
procedures and sanitation
practices
• Ability to move heavy carts
and objects in a safe and
comfortable manner
• Ability to understand and
follow given recipes to
produce high quality food
items.
ACHIEVEMENTS
COOK/FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Highly seasoned and motivated professional cook and food service worker with a real passion for preparing popular, healthy and nutritious meals. Having a ‘hands on’ approach to all areas of the kitchen and possessing excellent organisational skills and administrative skills. A quick learner who can effortlessly fit into an existing established environment, and also encourage junior staff to achieve their best when preparing meals. Looking for an immediate start and to join a busy and successful team where I can fulfill my potential and further advance an already successful career.
Work History
June 2018-
June 2020
Food Service Worker
DynCorp International
Key Contributions & Results:
● Prepared food for service (e,g chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
● Ensured that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
● Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
● Prepared dinning and serving areas by setting up counters, stands and tables.
● Placed food containers in serving order, filled salt and pepper shakers, replaced linen on tables and restocked plates and silverwares.
● Properly disposed of food waste in garbage disposal or trash receptacles.
● Properly stored cleaned items and cleaning materials.
● Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
● Maintained a positively and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
● Stocked inventory appropriately.
● Set up and stocked stations with all necessary supplies. May 2016 –
April 2018
Cook
Fluor Corporation (Afghanistan) Logcap (IV) DFAC
Key Contributions & Results:
● Met or exceeded industry and food safety standards for preparation, storage, and serving of food.
● Prepared, seasoned, and cooked meals in accordance with standardized recipes.
● Followed daily production schedules and progressively cook food in batches according to schedule.
● Carved and trimmed meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for recipes.
● Recorded food temperatures, production, and waste on required documentation.
● Ensured high standards of personal hygiene and that work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Received certificate of
achievements LOGCAP IV
food handler servsafe
National Restaurant
Association.
• Certificate for exceptional
performance in support of
(USFORA) United States
Forces.
• Awarded customer service
certificate.
REFERENCES
Lonze lsilas
Food Service Manager
Fluor Corporation
Email: ******.*****@*****.***
Mrs. Samar Qubti
Human Resourse Manager, The Regency
hotel
Tel: +965*******, Email:
**********@*****.***
Tareq mourad
Restaurant Manager
Movenpick Resort and Hotels
Tel: +962********,
Email: *****.******@*****.***
January 2014
– September
2017
January 2012
- December
2012
Food service worker
Regency Hotel Kuwait
Key Contributions & Results:
● Costumed and housed keeping duties, basic food
preparations, participated in hot and cold production
● Assured adherence to food production /service/sanitation standards
● Washed, peels, scrape and cuts vegetables and fruits, make coffee, tea and other beverages
● Prepared food and appropriate decoration daily
● Collected solid dishes and soaks of items
● Assured appropriate PPE is worn when operating equipment or handling potentially hazardous chemicals
● Disposed of food wastes in garbage disposal or trash. Food Service Worker
Movenpic Hotel Jordan
Key Contributions & Results:
● Followed all regulations, policies, and procedures regarding food handling, personal hygiene, safety, and proper sanitation.
● Issued food and consumables from stores to dining facility departments.
● Carried food, dishes, trays, and silver ware from kitchens and supply departments to serving counters.
● Cleaned and stock cabinets, serving and condiment are as, beverage and ice dispensers.
● Operated dish washer and disposes of trash. Sweep kitchen and dining hall areas and ensure constant cleanliness of floors, tables and kitchen equipment.
● Washedvegetablesandfruitsandassistsinthepreparationofothe rfooditems for use by cooks.
Education
2008 - 2012
2002 -2003.
Diploma in Food and Beverage Production and
Service,
World link institute of professional studies
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Kaharo secondary school,
.