Experience

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  Morvan Hotels, Jersey

  • Jersey

  • Chef De Partie

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Jersey

    • Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station.• Following directions provided by the head chef.• Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.• Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.• Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.• Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback.• Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.

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  Utalii Hotel

  • Kenya
  • Hospitality
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Junior Sous Chef

    • Jan 2018 - Apr 2022

    • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers. • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent. • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out. • Accepted deliveries of food items and maintained a stock record of the same • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

  • Chef De Partie

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

    • Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards. • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment. • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily. • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings. • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

  • Chef De Partie - Gardmanger

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    • Designed visually appealing cold food displays • Planned the menu in accordance with the kitchen budget • Maintained customer satisfaction through timely and quality service • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen. • Assisted with menu development and planning. • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service. • Always kept all refrigeration, equipment, storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department • regulations. • Delegated and assisted in preparing of cold food items like prawns • cocktail, crab and prawns crostin , angel on horse back, salads, sushi, cold cuts, salad dressings etc.

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  Utalii Hotel

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Entrementie Cook 1

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    • Greeted and interacted with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner • Prepared all food items as directed • Washed dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and trays • Maintained a clean and organized pantry and coolers • Cleaned countertops and walls, mop floors • Stacked clean dishes and transferred equipment to the proper storage area • Maintained a thorough knowledge of menu items. • Attended all training and meetings as directed. • Performed other duties as assigned, planned or unplanned