Food Service Worker

Elijah kangethe

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Personal detail

Name:Elijah kangethe

Date of birth:01.01.1988

Nationality:kenyan

Address: P.O Box 18 kikuyu, kenya

Language : English and swahili fluente written and spoken. Tel: +254*********/073*******

Email:*********@*****.***

Availability: Immediate

CAREER OBJECTIVE.

Quick, extroverted professional with ten (6) + year’s progressive experience in providing high quality food services worker. Highly skilled in operating all kinds of food service worker. Good communication skills coupled with the ability to stay alert during duty hours. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Food handling • Quality Assurance/quality • Communication

• Stocking linen closets • Serve safe food handler • Housekeeping

• Food safety handling • Cleanliness • Laundry Management

• Reporting damage • Organization

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Over 3+ years in Military food service experience.

Highly skilled in preparing food in accordance with the highest of sanitation standards

Competent at performing cleaning and sanitizing activities to ensure consistently clean and sanitized kitchen environment.

Deeply familiar with procedures such as setting up food service trays and counters, according to the specific requirements of the facility

Solid track record of efficiently preparing food items by chopping, cutting and cubing ingredients

Possesses military food service experience.

Strong knowledge on food service, safety, hygiene and sanitation.

Comfortable standing for long hours.

Ability to read, write, understand and speak clearly in English.

Able to understand verbal and written instructions and communicate the instructions to others.

Skilled in following prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines, and choosing proper utensils for each type

Knowledge in TB med 530,Servsafe DynCorp certificate, OSHA Super

Reporting any defective equipment or safety concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safari Park Hotel & Casino : Nairobi, Kenya

Head Waitress : Feb 2015-To Date

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide the perfect service experience for every Guest

Ensure the Guest feels important and welcome in the restaurant or hotel

Ensure hot food is hot and cold food is cold

Clean tables and/or counters after patrons have finished dining

Perform preseason duties such as setting up and guests rooms for opening

Adhere to timing standards for products and services

Look for ways to consolidate service and increase table turns

Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage

Serve the Guest in an accommodating manner

Must know all food liquor, beer, wine and retail offered

Apply positive suggestive sales approach to guide Guests.

Pre-bus tables; maintain table cleanliness, bus tables.

Looks for ways to avoid waste and limit costs.

Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe.

Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages.

Deliver food and beverages to any table as needed.

Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures.

Report to property on time and in proper uniform. DynCorp International LLC :

Food Service Worker/DFAC Attendant : Feb 2012-Oct 2014 Duties/Responsibilities

Following all regulations, policies, and procedures regarding food handling, personal hygiene, safety, and proper sanitation.

Issue food and consumables from stores to dining facility departments.

Carry food, dishes, trays, and silverware from kitchens and supply departments to serving counters.

Military food service experience.

Clean and stock cabinets, serving and condiment areas, beverage and ice dispensers.

Operate dishwasher and disposes of trash. Sweep kitchen and dining hall areas and ensure constant cleanliness of floors, tables and kitchen equipment.

Washes vegetables and fruits and assists in the preparation of other food items for use by cooks.

May be required to operate, maintain, and/or clean food service equipment including temperature-controlled storage units, dry storage containers, steamers, ovens, fryers, broilers, grills, meat slicers, knifes, pots, pans, floors, walls, windows, and outside areas

Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Intercontinental Hotel : Nairobi, Kenya

Waitress/ Food Service Worker : March 2012- Jan 2013 Duties/Responsibilities

Prepared a variety of food and snacks.

Served food and drinks.

Set up tables, serve, break-down and replenish the serving lines.

Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.

Chopped and marinated food items.

Clean tables and/or counters after patrons have finished dining

Perform preseason duties such as setting up and guests rooms for opening

Cleaned equipment used for preparing food ingredients

Wrapped and packed take away food

Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware

Sweep, mop and clean the serving lines, warmers, refrigerators, beverage dispensers and the coffee machine after each meal. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2011-2012 : zetect College.

Certificate in Hotel & Catering Management

2006-2009 : nguirubi secondary school

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good written and spoken communication skills.

Tact and diplomacy.

The ability to keep calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.

Energy and enthusiasm.

Good organizational skills

HOBBIES

Reading

Travelling

Listening to music

Making new friends

Visiting new sites

Swimming

REFEREES

Referees available upon your request

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