Erastus Mathenge
Nakuru-Riftvalley
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Galley Attendant with a true passion for maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient galley environment. I take pride in supporting culinary teams, ensuring safety and hygiene standards, and delivering exceptional service. With a strong commitment to excellence, I’m eager to contribute my skills and passion to help your team achieve seamless operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Attendant
Merica hotel
Nakuru
04.2023 - Current
- Disinfected kitchen surfaces, equipment, and tools using cleaner to sanitize.
- Ensured all dishes were presented attractively before serving to customers.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on galley equipment as needed.
- Cleaned work surfaces, utensils, and dishes after meal service.
- Complied with all applicable health codes and standards when preparing meals.
- Tracked usage of ingredients used in meal preparations to help reduce waste.
- Oversaw the loading and unloading of provisions onto the vessel prior to departure.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Swept and mopped dining areas to provide clean surfaces.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Gallery Utility
Aberdare cottage nanyuki
Nyeri
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered high standards of food preparation, service, and galley hygiene.
- Maintained a spotless, well-organized galley and efficiently managed supplies.
- Supported culinary teams with prompt food and equipment assistance.
- Complied with all safety, sanitation, and waste management procedures.
- Ensured smooth operations through teamwork, speed, and attention to detail.
- Assisted in inventory checks and reported stock needs to management.
- Helped set up and break down meal service stations to optimize workflow.
Education
Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Egerton University
Nakuru11-2020
Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education -
Kiriti Secondary School
Nyeri11-2018
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Physcial stamina
- Silverware polishing
- Special event catering
- Kitchen inventory management
- Dishwashing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Kitchen equipment use
- Culinary expertise
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Gallery Attendant
Merica hotel
04.2023 - Current
Gallery Utility
Aberdare cottage nanyuki
04.2020 - 04.2022
Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Egerton University
Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education -
Kiriti Secondary School