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Work History
Education
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ARNEST WAFULA WAWIRE

ARNEST WAFULA WAWIRE

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE PIZZA
Nairobi

Summary

Creative demi Chef with 8 years working in hot kitchen. Ensuring food and service standards are at per. Creatively passionately cooking meals Salads,Pizza,grill,sauces food preparation and preservation accordingly

Experienced with culinary techniques and kitchen management. Utilizes these skills to create delicious and visually appealing dishes while ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Knowledge of food safety standards and track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Demi Chef De Partie

Princess Cruises
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing proper mise en place techniques.
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Consistently followed recipes accurately while also adding personal touches when appropriate to enhance flavor profiles.

DEMI Chef Pizza

Bambino Italian Kitchen
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepare for lunch And Dinner
  • Check available food items
  • Follow FIFO
  • Check fridge and preserved foods
  • Prepare Mis-en-plus early
  • Receive Pizza orders and prepare
  • Mix pizza dough and portion

Assistant Kitchen Chef

Tortuga Rum Bar & Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepare lunch and Dinner
  • Check available food early morning
  • Follow FIFO
  • Check fridge and preserved foods
  • Prepare Mis-en-plus early
  • Receive food orders and prepare
  • Prepare sauces and preserve
  • Make orders of food stock dry and meat,sea food and chicken
  • Come up with food ideas
  • Review menu time to time
  • Creatively discuss on service

DEMI Chef

Charles Bistro Nairobi
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Prepare breakfast lunch and Dinner
  • Check available food early morning
  • Follow FIFO
  • Check fridge and preserved foods
  • Prepare Mis-en-plus early
  • Receive food orders and prepare
  • Prepare sauces and preserve

DEMI Chef

Urban Eatry-The Daily
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Prepare breakfast lunch and Dinner
  • Check available food early morning
  • Follow FIFO
  • Check fridge and preserved foods
  • Prepare Mis-en-plus early
  • Receive food orders and prepare
  • Prepare sauces and preserve

DEMI Chef

Artcaffe Coffee n Bakery
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Prepare breakfast lunch and Dinner
  • Check available food early morning
  • Follow FIFO
  • Check fridge and preserved foods
  • Prepare Mis-en-plus early
  • Receive food orders and prepare

Education

Huma arts

Bumbo Senior School of Arts
01.2008

Associate of Arts - Food Production

Africa College Of Arts
Nairobi Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Detail-oriented
  • Fast-paced Decision Making
  • Leading a team
  • Creative
  • computer literate

Simmering

Steaming

Grilling

Roasting

Frying

Food safety

Food presentation

Mise en place

Knife skills

Ingredient sourcing

Sauce preparation

Cooking methods

Garnishing techniques

Frying expertise

Allergen awareness

Hygiene standards

Cold food preparation

Vegetable preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Food preparation

Garnishing and plating

Menu memorization

Food spoilage prevention

Kitchen leadership

Safety management

Mentoring and coaching

Safe food handling

Line inspections

Culinary trends

Sanitation procedures

Culinary trends monitoring

Supervising food prep

Plating

Performance improvement

Safe handling

Wine expertise

Customer service

Catering background

Foodservice

Verbal and written communication

Wine pairing

Positive and professional

References

  • Teddy, Watene, Chef, +254 714 790675, Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery, Private Bag, Nairobi, Westlands
  • Moha, Njeru, Chef, +254 723 899574, Charles Bistro, Private Bag, Nairobi, CBD

Timeline

Demi Chef De Partie

Princess Cruises
11.2022 - Current

DEMI Chef Pizza

Bambino Italian Kitchen
03.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Kitchen Chef

Tortuga Rum Bar & Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022

DEMI Chef

Charles Bistro Nairobi
01.2019 - 01.2020

DEMI Chef

Urban Eatry-The Daily
01.2017 - 01.2018

DEMI Chef

Artcaffe Coffee n Bakery
01.2014 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - Food Production

Africa College Of Arts
04.2001 -

Huma arts

Bumbo Senior School of Arts
ARNEST WAFULA WAWIREDEMI CHEF DE PARTIE PIZZA