Kennedy Wanguo

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adxdzk@r.postjobfree.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy-wanguo-a5950222b Exodus, Kwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kenya

OBJECTIVE As a skilled and passionate cook with extensive experience in the culinary arts, my career objective is to contribute my culinary expertise and creativity to a reputable establishment where I can continue to hone my skills and create culinary masterpieces that bring joy to people’s lives. I am committed to excellence in food preparation, presentation, and customer service, and I am dedicated to constantly improving my culinary skills and staying updated with industry trends. My goal is to contribute to a dynamic kitchen team and create memorable dining experiences for customers while advancing my career in the culinary industry. EDUCATION Diploma in catering and accommodation management Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 Nairobi Institute of Business Studies • Ruiru

ICT, Communication Skills & Entrepreneurship

Food & Beverage Services & Control, Production, and Sales • Accommodation Operations Diet Therapy, Hospitality Accounting & Control

Accommodation Operations Management

Principles & Practice of Management & Marketing

Trade Project a Club.

Kenya certificate of secondary education Feb 2012 - Nov 2015 Muruaki Boys Secondary School • Naivasha

Chairman of Music and Drama Club.

Topped the 2014 Nyandarua History symposium. • Participated in football games competitions. Graduated with a C+ (plus)

SKILLS Culinary Techniques

Food Preparation

Menu development

Knife skills

Food presentation

Ingredients knowledge

Kitchen equipments operation

Time management

Team work

Food safety and sanitation

WORK EXPERIENCE Cook Apr 2020 - Present

Sarova Hotel • Nairobi

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers

Oversee kitchen operations

Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment May set up and oversee buffets

May clean kitchen and work area

May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies

May hire and train kitchen staff.

Food and beverage assistant Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

Fahari Restaurant • Nairobi

Take customers’ orders

Clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances Use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads, ice cream dishes, milkshakes and other beverages Portion, assemble, and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out food

Use equipment to prepare hot beverages such as coffee and tea specialties Serve customers at counters or buffet tables

Stock refrigerators and salad bars and keep records of the quantities of food used May receive payment for food items purchased.

Wash and peel vegetables and fruit

Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers

VOLUNTEER WORK Organizing secretary Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

Tree Planting Society Kenya • Nairobi

Event Planning and Coordination

Communication and Outreach:

Record-keeping and Documentation

Resource Mobilization

Volunteer Management

Administration and Organization

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