In my spare time,I enjoy playing football and handball because these sports keep me fit, challenge my physical limits and strengthen my team working skills
MWANGA MARTIN
Junior Sous Chef
Nairobi
Summary
Enthusiastic Chef eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of menu development and training in HACCP and food safety. A quick learner with Motivation to continue to learn, grow and excel as a professional Chef in the Industry.Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes and increase customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Edenlife Kenya
Nairobi
10.2022 - Current
- Produce innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Plan and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Initiate training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Obtain fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Act as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Oversee scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Develop and remain accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Maintain high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitor and control overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
- Prevent cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Junior Sous Chef
The Local Grill
Nairobi
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Led kitchen staff, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation.
- Oversaw menu planning and verified prep and line cook compliance with recipes.
- Improved productivity for continual quality under tight constraints during peak meal service.
- Kept kitchen organized with easy-to-access ingredients.
- Enhanced inventory management and implemented strict portion control standards.
- Organized team activities in kitchen maintenance, stock management and food rotation to eliminate issues with product expiration.
- Interviewed and trained back-of-house employees at various levels.
- Checked quality of incoming ingredients against kitchen standards.
- Controlled costs through stringent portion requirements and thoughtful inventory management.
- Demonstrated correct cooking techniques to staff to increase team skill level.
- Recorded production and operational data for robust and up-to- date recordkeeping.
Chef De Partie
Peppertreekenya
Nairobi
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Organized production schedules to maintain consistent service delivery.
- Estimated required amount of ingredients and supplies to optimize inventory for forecasted demand.
- Consulted with clients to discuss bespoke menus for special events.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance work for kitchen equipment to minimize downtime and disruption.
- Created new recipes, taking advantage of seasonal ingredients and customer trends.
Demi Chef De Partie
Empire Coffee Lounge
Nairobi
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Negotiated supply costs with sales representatives to secure best deal.
- Demonstrated correct cooking techniques to staff to increase team skill level.
- Prepared high-quality dishes to delight customers and draw in new clientele.
- Mentored new joiners to assimilate quickly into hardworking team in fast-paced environment.
- Built positive relationships with customers by visiting tables and engaging in friendly conversations.
- Oversaw team members at each station to verify consistent and accurate preparation of every dish.
- Coordinate daily tasks with the sous chef and Chef de Partie.
- Estimate daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
- Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting malfunctioning.
- Asses quality control and adhere to restaurants service standards.
- Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food production, receiving, storage and sanitation.
- Ensure highest levels of guests satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
- Follow good preservation standards for proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
- Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Commis Chef
Big Square Ltd
Nairobi
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Grilled, fried, sauteed and used other cooking methods to prepare specified dishes and adhere to recipes.
- Prepared bulk ingredients, portioned accurately and processed food items with consistency.
- Cut, chopped and mixed various food items to prep ingredients for dishes.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
- Received deliveries and checked orders against invoice to confirm presence and quality of food items.
- Managed storage and rotation of perishable food items and followed schedules to minimize waste.
- Contributed to recipe development and created dishes consistent with existing menu items.
Commis Chef
Trattoria Ltd
Nairobi
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Braised and grill meat and vegetables with high degree of skill
- Assist in maintaining inventory by tracking, labelling and replacing key ingredients
- Follow all relevant food health and safety guidelines
- Maintain a work station that is both clean and sanitary
- Communicate with my supervisor about any kitchen supplies and upgrades needed.
Apprentice
Karen Country Club
Nairobi
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Triaged multiple tasks and competing priorities in servicing requests from senior colleagues.
Education
Hospitality - Catering Management
Nairobi Aviation College
Nairobi,Kenya 02.2014 - 11.2015
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Accomplishments
- Increased productivity by revamping workflow and restructuring line.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.
- Promoted to sous chef in only 2 months.
Interests
Reference
Daisy Nyaronge
Operations Manager
Eden life Kenya
daisy@ouredenlife.ng
+254710952193
Bernard Lusioma
Executive Chef
Peppertreekenya
bernard@peppertreekenya.com
+254708160399
Andreah Olwal
Executive Chef
Edenlife Kenya
olwalandreah91@gmail.com
+254722724987
Work Availability
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Edenlife Kenya
10.2022 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
The Local Grill
03.2022 - 09.2022
Chef De Partie
Peppertreekenya
10.2019 - 03.2022
Demi Chef De Partie
Empire Coffee Lounge
11.2017 - 10.2019
Commis Chef
Big Square Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2017
Commis Chef
Trattoria Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2017
Apprentice
Karen Country Club
04.2015 - 10.2015
Hospitality - Catering Management
Nairobi Aviation College
02.2014 - 11.2015
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