Abdul Jeffah
Cook
Mombasa,Ukunda
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Swahili Beach Hotel, excelling in food preparation and safety. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous kitchen organization and beautiful food presentation. Strong attention to detail and effective operations management skills ensure high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Work at À la Cart Kitchen.
- Prepare multiple orders simultaneously during a pick period with high accurate rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, Keep track of old and new item and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Create identical dishes numerous times daily with consistence care and attention to detail and quality.
- Making sure the requisitions are done today for tomorrow.
Cook
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage time by organising and prioritizing kitchen duty to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintain clean and organise work area at all time to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work place, insuring compliance with health and safety regulation.
- Prepared food item in compliance with recipe and portioning control guide lines.
Commis (2)
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Making sure all trainees and commis cook are on their stations.
- Making sure the director has b/fast on time.
- Closing of the buffet is done.
Commis (1)
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Work as a night cook.
- Arrangement of the buffet eg. Egg, Sausage and Baccon STATION.
- Making sure that early b/fast guest are served.
House Keeper
Baobab Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
ARTISTRY OF PLATE PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES - Kitchen
KENYA UTALII COLLEGE
Nairobi04-2026
Certificate of Attendance - Basic, Food Safety and Hygiene
Impact Chefs and Hospitality Academy
Certificate of Kenya Red Cross - Occupation First Aid Course
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
Certificate of Kenya Red Cross - Fire Marshal Training
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
Certificate of Attendance - Chefs, Food and Beverage workshop
Mombasa IMPACT Chefs and Hospitality Academy
Refresher Course - Mass Food preparation and Representation
Kenya Utalii College (KUC)
Certificate of Competition - Hospico
Swahili Beach and SPA
Certificate of Kitchen Department - undefined
Swahili Beach and SPA
05-2016
Certificate in House Keeping - House Keeper
Baobab Beach Resort and SPA, Mombasa
Mombasa05-2015
Certificate of Completion - Computer Software Application
Ukunda Commercial Institute College
04-2015
Certificate of Housekeeping Department - A Six month course in House Keeping
Baobab Beach Resort and SPA
05-2014
Skills
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Food preparation and safety
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Kitchen organization
Beautiful presentation of food
Food plating and presentation
Operations management
References
- John, Chessimbile, Executive Chef, +254701829387, Swahili Beach Resort
- Sammy, Musyoka, Executive Sous Chef, +254718925375, Swahili beach resort
Timeline
Cook
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2023
Commis (2)
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
Commis (1)
Swahili Beach Hotel
01.2016 - 01.2018
House Keeper
Baobab Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa
01.2014 - 05.2014
Certificate of Housekeeping Department - A Six month course in House Keeping
Baobab Beach Resort and SPA
Certificate of Completion - Computer Software Application
Ukunda Commercial Institute College
Certificate in House Keeping - House Keeper
Baobab Beach Resort and SPA, Mombasa
Certificate of Kitchen Department - undefined
Swahili Beach and SPA
Certificate of Competition - Hospico
Swahili Beach and SPA
Refresher Course - Mass Food preparation and Representation
Kenya Utalii College (KUC)
Certificate of Attendance - Chefs, Food and Beverage workshop
Mombasa IMPACT Chefs and Hospitality Academy
Certificate of Kenya Red Cross - Fire Marshal Training
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
Certificate of Kenya Red Cross - Occupation First Aid Course
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
Certificate of Attendance - Basic, Food Safety and Hygiene
Impact Chefs and Hospitality Academy
ARTISTRY OF PLATE PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES - Kitchen
KENYA UTALII COLLEGE