GIFT MGANDI
KILIFI
Summary
Diligent cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LINE COOK
SUPERIOR HOMES KENYA LIMITED
KILIFI
03.2022 - Current
- Inspect cooking equipments, supplies, work station and ingredients to ensure constant.
- Coordinate all food purchasing, budgeting and planning operation in the kitchen.
- Preparing of meals and have it presented in placing order to the guests.
- Ensuring the food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
PRIVATE COOK
SELF EMPLOYED
KILIFI
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Plan and prepare meals in private homes, according to the clients tastes and dietary needs.
- Menu planning and shopping for food staffs.
- Appropriately packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed later dates.
- cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after preparation.
COMMS 1
PAWENZI SERVICED APARTMENTS.
MOMBASA
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Opened or closed kitchen daily by preparing supplies, ingredients and stock stations.
- Distributed needed items to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
CASUAL COOK 2/PRIVATE COOK
NYALI GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT
MOMBASA
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
- Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the guests.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
- Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
Education
Culinary Arts
VIPINGO RIDGE LIMITED
KENYA, KILIFI06.2016
Security And Protective Services
SECURE HOME LIMITED
KILIFI05.2015
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
MTWAPA INSTITUTE OF PROFFESIONAL STUDIES
MTWAPA, KILIFI09.2014
High School Diploma -
ROKA SECONDARY SCHOOL
KILIFI, KENYA.2013
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food presentation
- Order delivery practices
- Cleaning and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Effective planner
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
Albanian
Intermediate
B1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LINE COOK
SUPERIOR HOMES KENYA LIMITED
03.2022 - Current
PRIVATE COOK
SELF EMPLOYED
08.2018 - 03.2022
COMMS 1
PAWENZI SERVICED APARTMENTS.
03.2018 - 04.2020
CASUAL COOK 2/PRIVATE COOK
NYALI GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT
07.2016 - 03.2018
Culinary Arts
VIPINGO RIDGE LIMITED
Security And Protective Services
SECURE HOME LIMITED
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
MTWAPA INSTITUTE OF PROFFESIONAL STUDIES
High School Diploma -
ROKA SECONDARY SCHOOL
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