Kitchen Staff Customer Service
Resume:
Kennedy Wanguo
***************@*****.*** • 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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