Ezra Kithome
Summary
Dedicated culinary expert specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with extensive experience in ingredient sourcing, food presentation, and cleanliness maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef de Partie
Kalamata restaurant.
Nairobi
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse dishes following Kalamata restaurant's Mediterranean cuisine standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop seasonal menu items using fresh ingredients.
- Implemented food safety practices to maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Participated in quality control checks to ensure dish consistency and flavor profiles.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
Comi I Chef
Agora food trading w.w.l
Manama
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Prepared diverse dishes following seasonal menu guidelines.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Technician Scaffolding, erection and modification
Manar Al Moran
Manama
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in machinery operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during production runs.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Kitchen Helper
Heavenly (African Cuisine)
Nairobi
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various dishes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment during service.
- Assisted chefs in assembling and plating dishes according to menu specifications.
- Operated kitchen tools such as mixers, ovens, and slicers with care and safety.
- Organized inventory by labeling and storing food items in designated areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Assisted cooks in preparing ingredients for meals.
Education
Kenya National Examination Council - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kabete National Polytechnic
Nairobi , Kenya 08.2014 - 08.2016
Kitui School
Kitui, KenyaSkills
- Proper food handling
- Roasting methods
- Stock making
- Food presentation
- Ingredient sourcing
- Culinary arts
- Dish preparation
- Poaching methods
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety
Languages
English
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Kalamata restaurant.
01.2024 - Current
Comi I Chef
Agora food trading w.w.l
10.2021 - 03.2024
Technician Scaffolding, erection and modification
Manar Al Moran
11.2020 - 10.2021
Kitchen Helper
Heavenly (African Cuisine)
01.2020 - 08.2020
Kenya National Examination Council - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kabete National Polytechnic
08.2014 - 08.2016
Kitui School