EDWIN KABUI
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
An organized and detail- oriented pastry and Bakery Chef with a track record of preparing and presenting healthy and nutritious desserts and breads.Varied foodmanagement skills and exceptional knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.Well Equipped with Fine dining Techniques and knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef De Partie
Carnival cruise line
08.2024 - Current
- Worked in 3 different sections during my contract,1st as a buffet man and part of my roles included making lunch buffet garnishes and setting up,i also made pies and fresh croissants and veinnoisaries for branch on a large scale.
- Also worked in the prime steak house busy restaurant where we did 200 to 300 covers daily where i prepared 3 kinds of ice creams and sorbet and desserts such as apple tart tartine,chocolate sphere,new york cheesecake(gluten free and vegan options as well).
- Also worked night shift as a lido man making lunch buffet desserts including customized special creations.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality dishes during high-volume service periods.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
Demi Chef De Partie
Mandarin Oriental Doha, Qatar; 5 Star Luxury Hotel
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Specialising in Mediterranean desserts and breads products in Izu restaurant
- Manning the pastry ala carte pass serving over 15 different desserts to guests totaling to 200 to 300 daily
- Delegating tasks to fellow colleagues, commis and demi chefs
- Working closely with the Chef de cuisine and maintaining track of the ordered items and day to day updates
- Thorough opening and closing duties to ensure all desserts, breads, food related items and equipment are in good condition for customer service
- Maintaining required hygiene and quality standards as by hotel policies
- Ensuring all the desserts served are to the proper quality as per the standards
CDP Pastry
Said Dial 1923 (Pre-opening); 5 Star Restaurant
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Research, create and test new recipes to promote continued customer engagement and retain reputation as an innovative restaurant.
- Did and implemented new italian desserts including san sebastian cheesecake,torta caprese,date pudding,bignes,classic tiramisu,churros,cremoso and variety of croissants.
- Assist pastry chef in overseeing quality and consistency of pastries and desserts produced and served at the restaurant.
- Monitoring and maintaining all sanitisation technique and practices and safety standards as stated by local health departments to include nutritional guidelines and allergic concerns.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Supervising and training junior colleagues
- Managing the daily store requisition
- Follow all the required HACCP principles
Demi Chef De Partie
Zulal Wellness Resort; 5 Star Hotel
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Working in a Wellness Resort kitchen with the most of the top self-made chefs in the world where food storage, preparation, cooking methods, consumption and disposal are re-engineered to cater to fresh food, living and use of organic healthy ingredients
- Responsible for ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standard and providing a fine dining experience
- Working with gluten-free and dairy free ingredients to create healthy dishes
- Training a team of members on section delegation of tasks to commis and demi chefs to motivate, coach and team building
- Menu trails and presentations
- Led the bakery team in 1st time production of gluten-free viennoiseries and breads for 6 months and was sent to present it to her Highness Shekh Amoza
- Maintaining proper hygiene standards in the section.
- Cakes fine art decorating
- Helping both pastry and bakery to produce different types of breads and desserts.
Commis 1
Hilton Nairobi Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Breakfast production during night shift for one year where I specifically specialized in viennoiseries, rustic breads and assorted cakes
- Dinner theme nights dessert production and the presentation
- Buffet manning
- Best footwear for my immediate supervisor
- Closing duties
- Keeping the stations clean
- Fruit carvings
- Mass dessert garnishing for banquet presentations
- Full 8hrs shift in the ala carte kitchen
- Fine dining and plating
- Helping with deliveries during receiving and ensuring good quality is maintained
- Measuring ingredients for standard recipes
- Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards
- Assisting other chefs in the kitchen
Education
Mass Bakery Production and Presentation -
Kenya Culinary Utalii College
01.2019
Certificate - Kitchen Safety
Hilton University
01.2018
Certificate in Pastry and Bakery -
Valentine School of Cake
01.2016
Skills
- Food Safety Standards
- Pastry and Dessert Preparation
- Culinary Knife Proficiency
- Culinary Presentation Skills
- Food Allergen Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Certificate for stepping up to the plate in pastry.
- Opened up my own bakery in Kenya.
- Successfully completed FSCC22000 and HACCP ISO 22000.
- Asked to go prepare healthy desserts for her Highness Sheikh Amoza and the Jordanian Queen at the palace.
Achievements
Awarded employee of the month in September at Carnival cruise lines.
Our team at Izu restaurant was awarded the prestigious fact awards for best breakfast and dining during the busy world cup season.
While at Zulal wellness resort i was honored to be a part of a team to go prepare healthy breakfast for her highness Queen of Qatar and the Jordanian Queen,i made Charcoal croissants and assorted veinoisseries.
I was awarded a certificate of stepping up to the plate in the pastry section as my hard work was recognized.
Timeline
Demi Chef De Partie
Carnival cruise line
08.2024 - Current
Demi Chef De Partie
Mandarin Oriental Doha, Qatar; 5 Star Luxury Hotel
07.2022 - 09.2023
CDP Pastry
Said Dial 1923 (Pre-opening); 5 Star Restaurant
12.2021 - 06.2022
Demi Chef De Partie
Zulal Wellness Resort; 5 Star Hotel
11.2020 - 12.2021
Commis 1
Hilton Nairobi Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2020
Certificate - Kitchen Safety
Hilton University
Certificate in Pastry and Bakery -
Valentine School of Cake
Mass Bakery Production and Presentation -
Kenya Culinary Utalii College
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