Christine Njoki
Nairobi
Summary
I am passionate about culinary arts. Talented at bakery & pastry, dedicated to continuous improvement to keep everything running smoothly. Highly analytical and organized in addressing routine needs and managing unique circumstances. Passionate Chef with expertise in bakery and pastry. Managed daily buffet and coffee break setups, ensuring consistent 5-star presentation and timely service. Delivered exceptional food preparation and hygiene standards, supporting smooth kitchen operations. Motivated culinary professional with a strong focus on food safety and creative presentation. Demonstrates dedication to cleanliness and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Brings a proactive approach to menu planning and customer engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chef
Totalherbs International
NAIROBI, kenya
12.2025 - Current
Adyle Grand Hotel
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed the daily buffet and coffee break setup ensuring consistent 5-star presentation and timely service
- Learnt and produced ala-carte orders eg; sticky toffee, New York baked cheesecake and bite of chocolate heaven
- Ensured there was high hygiene standards completing cleaning duties efficient to support smooth kitchen operations
- Ensure mien place is prepared on time for efficient flow of services
- Assisted in production of bakery items including croissants, darkish pastries and breads following the recipes and unique techniques
- Assisted in the making of pastries deserts items eg; date and ginger, blueberry cake, amarulla trino pudding and steamed orange pudding and layering and glazing of cakes
Karen Country Club
- Practiced my culinary art skills in the kitchen department namely pastry, tandoori, guard, hot kitchen and butchery
- Perfected my banqueting and outside catering skills
- Helped to keep data accessible and organized with consistent database updates.
- Collaborated with team to develop and update policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Prepared and maintained records of meetings and documents reviewed in accordance with assigned projects.
- Conducted reviews of research literature to synthesize findings.
Education
BETEC higher national diploma - culinary arts
International hotel and tourism
Nairobi, Kenya01.2025
Bridging course - introduction to hospitality industry
Nairobi, Kenya01.2022
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
The green garden schools
01.2021
Kenya certificate in primary education -
01.2016
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Outside catering knowledge
- Catering support
- Customer service
- Meal preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Team collaboration
- Recipe development
- Time management
- Event catering
- Hygiene standards
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Creative presentation
- Food Hygiene
- Cooking
- Food safety awareness
- Food preparation techniques
- Passion for food presentation
- Knife handling techniques
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Food storage principles
- Kitchen equipment operation
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- chef certified
Interests
Baking cooking swimming travelling singing, cycling
Accomplishments
- Recognized by management for herbal teas projects delivering outstanding results.
- Recognized by management obedience behaviors, leading to increased increase sales.
- Collaborated with team of chefs in development of culinary arts as general
Timeline
Chef
Totalherbs International
12.2025 - Current
Adyle Grand Hotel
04.2025 - 08.2025
Karen Country Club
BETEC higher national diploma - culinary arts
International hotel and tourism
Bridging course - introduction to hospitality industry
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
The green garden schools
Kenya certificate in primary education -
References
- Mr. Dan Opiyo, Lecturer, International Hotel and Tourism Institute, Po. Box 43111-001, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya
- Mr. Daniel Omollo, Head Pastry Chef, Argyle Grand Hotel, Po. Box 27800-00100, Kenya, danielomolo08@mail.com
- Ms. Millicent Rutere, Director/Founder Totalherbs International Po.Box 224-60200 kenya Totalherbs2019@gmail.com
- Tr. Njenga Director The GreenGarden Schools Po Box 1383 kikuyu