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Christine Tago
Commis Chef
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Friendly passion driven, self taught Catering Chef with 10+ years experience providing full service catering to clientele in Nairobi, Kenya. Expertise in creating local and various international foods. Hardworking job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Commis Chef position and ready to help team achieve company goals and advance in the career. Committed to guaranteeing customer satisfaction by offering memorable dishes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Catering Chef & Events Planner
MP Catering and Supplies
Nairobi , Nairobi
2010.01 - Current
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Addressed customer complaints with openness and proactivity, attending to concerns personally and offering creative solutions to uncharted problems with food availability, temperature and quantity.
Assistant Researcher
KEMRI, Wellcome Trust Research Labs
Nairobi , Nairobi
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Used Endnote to determine data-set correlations while initiating qualitative functions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding Malaria endemic areas.
- Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.
Administrator
International Relief Federation
Nairobi , Nairobi
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Manitoba
Canada 2000.09 - 2004.05
Skills
350+ Person events
Accomplishments
Catered for a Wedding of 500 people
Software
Languages
English
French
Swahili
Interests
Cooking: Different Cuisines, Baking, Food channels
Outdoors; Cycling, Hiking, Traveling
Timeline
Catering Chef & Events Planner
MP Catering and Supplies
2010.01 - Current
Assistant Researcher
KEMRI, Wellcome Trust Research Labs
2007.01 - 2010.01
Administrator
International Relief Federation
2005.01 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Manitoba
2000.09 - 2004.05