Lewis M Ndewa
Mombasa,Kilifi District
Summary
Energetic individual with strong desire to excel in Cook's Assistant role. Demonstrates valuable skills in food preparation and teamwork, coupled with keen eye for maintaining cleanliness and safety in kitchen. Aims to contribute to creating delightful culinary experiences and supporting kitchen efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cook's assistant
Prideinn Flamingo
Mombasa, Mombasa District
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported head cook during busy periods, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
- Collaborated closely with other kitchen staff, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Demonstrated excellent knife skills whilst preparing vegetables and fruits swiftly and safely.
- Maintained a clean workspace to ensure food safety regulations were met.
- Enhanced flavour profiles by experimenting with diverse ingredients.
- Prepared meals for improved customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Contributed to team meetings for better communication among kitchen staff.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks on a weekly basis to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Reduced waste by utilising leftover ingredients in creative ways.
- Ensured hygiene standards remained high at all times-keeping utensils and work stations spotless after use.
- Paid close attention to detail whilst plating dishes before they were served.
- Helped maintain kitchen inventory, ensuring constant availability of necessary items.
- Ensured freshness of food items by regularly checking expiry dates.
- Assisted in menu planning, contributing innovative ideas for new dishes.
- Assisted chef in meal preparation, ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Washed and cut various types of meat and fish, improving prep times during peak hours.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Monitored storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - High school
Jaribuni Secondary School
Kilifi 01.2018 - 12.2022
Culinary Education - Culinary
Flamingo Beach Resort
Mombasa, Shanzu 10.2023 - 03.2024
Skills
- Dessert creation
- Flexible shift availability
- Nutritional knowledge
- Sauces creation
- Time management in cooking
- Hygiene standards compliance
- Initiative in task prioritisation
- Culinary terminology
- Dietary understanding
- Understanding of seasonal ingredients
- Baking proficiency
- Dedication to culinary craftmanship
- Professional attitude under pressure
- Grilling expertise
- Kitchen safety procedures
- Cleaning compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Positive response to feedback
- Multitasking in busy environment
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Resourceful in ingredient substitution
- Food presentation aesthetics
- Soup crafting
- Composure under fast-paced setting
- Vegetable cutting
- Use of commercial cookware
- Food storage management
- Meat butchery
- Food preparation
- Ingredient sourcing
- Pasta making
- Knife handling
- Seafood preparation
- Equipment operation
- Sauce preparation
- Pastry making
- Clear communication
- Grill operation
- Recipe development
- Cooking techniques
- Menu planning
- Customer Service
- Safe food storage
- Knife skills
- Food storage protocol
- Health and Safety adherence
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
Cooking, Reading novels
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook's assistant
Prideinn Flamingo
10.2023 - 04.2025
Culinary Education - Culinary
Flamingo Beach Resort
10.2023 - 03.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - High school
Jaribuni Secondary School
01.2018 - 12.2022
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