JOSEPH MWANTHI
Chef
Nairobi,30
Summary
Hardworking Line Chef with a 7+ years background in the food and hospitality industry. Adapt at working in high-volume restaurants that require quick food preparation. Outstanding communication skills and an excellent understanding of food safety rules. Expertise in basic kitchen cleaning tasks and restocking food items.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Line chef
Brown’s Food Co’.
07.2022 - Current
- Taking stock and setting up the kitchen stations.
- Cooking and plating food.
- Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
- Washing and cleaning the kitchen's cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts.
- Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
- Ensure appealing plate presentation.
- Monitor food stock and place orders.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Cook 2
Java House Africa.
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
- Met production requirements for day.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitization.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for guests.
Cook
Artcaffe coffee and bakery
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work
- Met production requirements for day
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for guests
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with constant care, attention to detail and quality.
Restaurant Waiter
Chowpatty Foods, Nairobi
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left
- Kept register accurate through correct billing payment processing and cash management
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Food and Beverage Production
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
AKiba High School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2013 -
High School Diploma -
Kangemi Primary School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2009 -
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Measuring and portioning
High hygienic standards
Sanitation guidelines
Food plating and presentation
Workflow optimization
Inventory supervision
Basic cooking procedure
Recipe Comprehension
Stock Rotation
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
2021-08-01, Food safety and Hygiene
Timeline
Line chef
Brown’s Food Co’.
07.2022 - Current
Cook 2
Java House Africa.
07.2016 - 07.2022
Cook
Artcaffe coffee and bakery
08.2015 - 07.2016
Restaurant Waiter
Chowpatty Foods, Nairobi
12.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
AKiba High School
04.2013 -
High School Diploma -
Kangemi Primary School
04.2009 -
Food and Beverage Production
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies
04.2001 - Current