JOHN MBURU MWANGI
CHEF
NAIROBI
Summary
Proactive chef adept at thriving in dynamic kitchen environments with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills ensure a strong focus on client satisfaction, with meals from breakfast to dinner prepared with precision and creativity according to established menus. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Passionate about continuously enhancing skills and adapting to evolving culinary trends.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Muthaiga Nursing Home (Part Time Job)
01.2019 - Current
- Transport individuals to different places as assigned by the supervisor.
- Care for elderly, convalescent, or handicapped persons in the patient's home.
- Assist patients into and out of bed, to the lavatory, and up and down stairs.
- Accompany ambulatory patients outside the home, serving as guide, companion, and aide.
- Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties as requested such as obtaining household supplies and running errands.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Senior Cook
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2008 - Current
- Production of quality meals as per catering recipe guidelines and SOPs.
- Proper portioning as per the service guide.
- Ensuring a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and hygiene.
- Reviewing menus, evaluating food preparation, and recommending changes to improve operations.
- Facilitating workflow in the kitchen and food distribution areas, curving, slicing, or otherwise, portioning cooked foods to ensure effective portion control and optimum utilization of foodstuffs.
- Adhering to public health regulations on handling food.
- Washing and drying kitchen pots, and utensils, and ensuring proper storage.
- Cleaning the kitchen, cookers, walls, floor, rooms, and other equipment.
- Train new staff and students on apprenticeship.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Maintaining personal and environmental hygiene.
- Ensuring proper disposal of kitchen refuse.
- Supported front-of-house staff with timely dish preparation and efficient communication during busy shifts.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on advanced cooking techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with consistent attention to plating detail and presentation.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly.
- Increased team collaboration through regular meetings focused on improving communication between kitchen staff members.
Driver
Easy Box Deliveries
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Update the work log-book daily and track all deliveries
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
- Follow company procedures, safety regulations, and traffic laws
- Secure cargo against harsh weather, pilferage and damages
- Part-time, mostly weekends and holidays
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Makeup to 27 deliveries per day
Education
Certificate Course - Management
The Kenya Institute of Management
03-2020
Certificate - Food And Beverage Production And Service
The Technical University of Kenya
02-2016
Customer Care Training -
Stan Consulting
11-2010
Computer Packages -
Skynet Computer College
09-2007
Certificate of Merit -
Kenya Utalii College
11-2006
KCSE Certificate -
Elburgon Secondary School
11-2005
KCPE Certificate - undefined
Mau-Summit Primary School
11-2000
Skills
I have the ability to cook and use kitchen utensils and tools for culinary eg pastry, food preparation, and knife handling
Good communication skills that I have been using in the workplace have made me chosen as the supervisor
Am a person who is very keen on every detail and observant of criteria and customer expectations
I maintain cleanliness at all times to make sure that occupational safety and health standards are maintained
I embrace Teamwork and collaboration because working as a team makes work even easy
When it comes to meal preparation am very good at it maintaining the HACCP standards
Since time management in kitchen is key, am very good at time keeping so us to make sure food is ready by time
Being in a kitchen entails proving quality meals to clients thus i make sure i produce quality food
iI have a Valid Driver's license
Timeline
Driver
Muthaiga Nursing Home (Part Time Job)
01.2019 - Current
Driver
Easy Box Deliveries
01.2018 - 01.2024
Senior Cook
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2008 - Current
KCPE Certificate - undefined
Mau-Summit Primary School
Certificate Course - Management
The Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate - Food And Beverage Production And Service
The Technical University of Kenya
Customer Care Training -
Stan Consulting
Computer Packages -
Skynet Computer College
Certificate of Merit -
Kenya Utalii College
KCSE Certificate -
Elburgon Secondary School