EDWIN OMONDI
OWINO
Nairobi
Summary
Meticulous Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Forward-thinking professional offering more than three years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills.
Skilled Collections Specialist offering six months of experience and a driven mentality. Persistent with customers and seasoned in overcoming objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Debt Recovery Officer
SURE CREDIT AFRICA
Nairobi
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Used scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
- Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Kitchen Assistant
NABO BISTRO
Nairobi
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
Kitchen Helper
CARNIVORE RESTUARANT
Nairobi
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
Education
Diploma - Food And Beverage Management
NAIROBI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Nairobi 01.2021 - 11.2022
Certificate - Food And Beverage Production And Service
NAIROBI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2018 - 07.2020
Certificate of Secondary Education -
MUHORONI HIGH SCHOOL
Kisumu, Kenya 01.2014 - 11.2017
Certificate of Primary Education -
NAMBALE R.C PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Samia, Kenya 01.2005 - 11.2013
Skills
Persuasion techniques
Performance improvements
Food plating and presentation
Recipes and menu planning
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food preparation and safety
Hospitality
Additional Information
- Catherine Sanganyi -Credit Supervisor
+254740704151
- Chef Brian Otieno-Nabo Bistro
+254702549354
Timeline
Debt Recovery Officer
SURE CREDIT AFRICA
01.2023 - 05.2023
Kitchen Assistant
NABO BISTRO
10.2021 - 12.2022
Diploma - Food And Beverage Management
NAIROBI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
01.2021 - 11.2022
Kitchen Helper
CARNIVORE RESTUARANT
01.2020 - 03.2020
Certificate - Food And Beverage Production And Service
NAIROBI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
09.2018 - 07.2020
Certificate of Secondary Education -
MUHORONI HIGH SCHOOL
01.2014 - 11.2017
Certificate of Primary Education -
NAMBALE R.C PRIMARY SCHOOL.
01.2005 - 11.2013