Ngenoh Nicholas
Chef De Partie
Nairobi ,Nairobi
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced chef de partie with over six years of experience in high volume upscale kitchen. Proven ability to manage and train kitchen staff, maintain strict food safety standards and delivers exceptional and consistent dining experiences. Hard working and reliable. STCW certified and ready to contribute to a dynamic cruise environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
chef de partie
The Acacia Premier Hotel
06.2022 - Current
- Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Spearheaded the successful launch of a new menu, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction ratings
- Developed and implemented new recipes, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction ratings
- Coordinated and managed a team of 8 kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operations and quality control
- Implemented a new system for tracking inventory and supplies, resulting in a 15% reduction in food waste.
Assistant chef de partie
El Tessa Garden
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Worked in a high pressure environment responsible for preparing and supervising the main course section
- Maintaining Kitchen Cleanliness: Ensuring that the kitchen, work areas, and food storage spaces are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
commis chef de partie
Elle Garden
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation: Providing support in the preparation of meals according to the menu and assisting chefs during meal service.
- Serving Food: Helping in plating, garnishing, and delivering food to the dining areas.
- Following Safety Protocols: Adhering to hygiene and safety standards, including proper food storage, handling, and cleanliness to prevent contamination.
- Health Regulations: Ensuring the kitchen operates within the legal and health regulations for food safety.
cook Assistant
sarova Stanley
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensured food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Turned or stirred foods to ensure even cooking. Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Weighed, measured, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Worked with staff to develop menus for weekly functions and chef specials for members.
Intern
Wigot Gardens
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Ingredient Preparation: Cutting, peeling, chopping, and prepping fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients for chefs and cooks.
- Basic Cooking Tasks: Assisting with simple cooking tasks, such as boiling, grilling, or frying under supervision.
- Garnishing and Plating: Preparing garnishes, sauces, and plating food items in an aesthetically pleasing manner for service.
Education
Diploma - Food and Beverage Service
Wigot School of Hospitality
07.2017 - 05.2018
Skills
Inventory Oversight
Special Events
Plating and presentation
Dish preparation
Food spoilage prevention
Safety standards and protocols
Food allergy understanding
Kitchen utensils
Garnishes
Culinary arts
Attention to taste
Proper food handling
Farm-to-table
Freezer/refrigerator temperature oversight
Counter sanitization
References
Available upon Request
Interests
Passionate about food and Cooking, Baking and experimenting with dessert recipes, Reading about industry trends, Hiking and spending time outdoors, Volunteering in community events and initiatives
Timeline
chef de partie
The Acacia Premier Hotel
06.2022 - Current
Assistant chef de partie
El Tessa Garden
08.2020 - 05.2022
commis chef de partie
Elle Garden
01.2019 - 03.2020
cook Assistant
sarova Stanley
10.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
Wigot Gardens
06.2018 - 10.2018
Diploma - Food and Beverage Service
Wigot School of Hospitality
07.2017 - 05.2018