Brian Wambui
Culinary
Nairobi ,Nairobi
Summary
Passionate Commis Chef championing exceptional food quality standards. Prepares and presents innovative dishes whilst maintaining spotless kitchen for continued high standard compliance and optimal customer satisfaction. Superb communicator with excellent organisation skills. Ambitious culinary worker eager to gain hands-on kitchen support experience. Possesses high attention to detail and commitment to quality with training in safe foodhandling. Excels in fast-paced and quality-focused tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Safia's Kitchen
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2023 - Current
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
- Aided management to practice food hygiene standards.
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
Commis Chef
Cafe Javas
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Followed precise recipe cards and food preparation procedures.
- Periodically cleaned kitchen stations in line with sanitation regulations.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
Commis Chef
Cocoa Cafe
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
- Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
- Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Line Cook/trainee
Sun Africa Beach Resort And Spa
Mombasa, Mombasa
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Studied under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and requirements of different cooking stations.
Private Chef
Kenyan High Commission,Islamabad Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Reduced the risk of contamination by keeping kitchen immaculately clean.
- Sourced top-quality ingredients to ensure meals were nutritious and of the best quality.
- Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Produced comfort style food with impeccable presentation skills.
- Catered for healthy organic diet needs of 2 children using expert knowledge of nutrition.
- Prepared food for several guests and family members at various events successfully.
Trainee
Bontana Hotel
Nakuru, Nakuru
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
- Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
- Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
- Studied under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and requirements of different cooking stations.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
Education
B- -
Njambini Boys Highschool
Nyandarua12.2014
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Cascade Institute of Hospitality
Thika,Kiambu Kenya01.2021
Diploma - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Kabete National Polytechnic
Nairobi Kenya 01.2018
Skills
Inventory oversight
Equipment cleaning
Utensils knowledge
Sanitation management
Hospitality
Menu design
Portion control
Culinary arts
Food allergy understanding
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Kitchen management
Food preparation
Ingredient preparation
Safe food handling
Just In Time stock control
Cooking
Excellent communication
Efficient multitasking
Grill operation
Kitchen organisation
Teamwork
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Safia's Kitchen
09.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
Cafe Javas
04.2023 - 09.2023
Commis Chef
Cocoa Cafe
08.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook/trainee
Sun Africa Beach Resort And Spa
09.2021 - 02.2022
Private Chef
Kenyan High Commission,Islamabad Pakistan
04.2021 - 07.2021
Trainee
Bontana Hotel
09.2019 - 01.2020
B- -
Njambini Boys Highschool
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Cascade Institute of Hospitality
Diploma - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Kabete National Polytechnic