Ansley Malala Shikuku
720 Mumias
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented professional with skills and competence in a dynamic organization. Committed to serving people professionally and utilizing capabilities to be an effective, efficient, and successful chef. Exceptional communication and project management skills. Detail-oriented and excels at handling multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proactively identifies and addresses issues, prioritizing process optimization and supporting team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Simbauni and Awino Residence
09.2024 - Current
- Creating customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Developing menus, controlling food costs and overseeing quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Maintaining high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Providing easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
- Shopping for ingredients.
Intern
Seerestaurant Belvedere
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in Pastry and garde manger
- Maintained an eagerness to add to my knowledge and skills
- Effectively participated in cross-team strategizing efforts to achieve optimal goals
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
- Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
catering chef
Mobicooks Catering Services
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked in Bakery, breakfast and hot kitchen
- Effectively supported various company initiatives with a range of timelines
- Effectively participated in cross-team strategizing efforts to achieve optimal goals
- Worked in accordance with company values to achieve future goals.Observed kitchen hygiene and safety.
Acting Chef de Partie / Demi Chef de Partie
Slate Kitchen and Bar
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversee everything in the section
- Maintain high quality food production
- Operate essential kitchen equipment
- Train and supervise commis chefs and interns
- Assist in recipe and dish development.
Commis chef
KUNE FOOD
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisting other chefs
- Food preparation
- Cleaning stations
- Maintaining kitchen and food safety standards
- Assisting in stock rotation.
Intern
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi airport
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Experience in pastry, bakery, butcher, hot kitchen, asian and italian cuisine.
Intern
Sarova Mara Game Camp
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Experience in stewarding, butchery, saucier, entremetier, Indian cuisine, bakery, pastry and breakfast.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Business And Hotel Manangement School
Lucerne, Switzerland12.2024
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College
Nairobi, Kenya11.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Francis Rangála Girls High School
11.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation and safety knowledge
- Cooking equipment proficiency
- Allergy awareness
- Cooking techniques
- Event Catering
- Culinary expertise
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Hobbies
Baking
Working out
Swimming
Timeline
Private Chef
Simbauni and Awino Residence
09.2024 - Current
Intern
Seerestaurant Belvedere
02.2024 - 08.2024
catering chef
Mobicooks Catering Services
12.2022 - 06.2023
Acting Chef de Partie / Demi Chef de Partie
Slate Kitchen and Bar
06.2022 - 11.2022
Commis chef
KUNE FOOD
04.2022 - 06.2022
Intern
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi airport
11.2021 - 02.2022
Intern
Sarova Mara Game Camp
06.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Francis Rangála Girls High School
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Business And Hotel Manangement School
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College
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