RITAH NJOKI KARIUKI
CHEF DE PARTIE
Nairobi,30
Summary
Coordinated Line Chef with fortes in food inventory management and kitchen sanitation and cleanliness. Experienced working at grill, fryer, dessert station and garnish station. Dedicated and ambitious to handle demands of busy kitchen.
Reliable Line Chef with exceptional food handling and cooking knowledge. Skills include food preparation, garnishing and serving. Follows recipes and directions from head chef.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Nairobi Java House
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2019 - Current
- Controlled and directed the food preparation processes.
- Approved and polished dishes before they reach the customer.
- Managed and worked closely with 5 Chefs of all levels.
- Created 10 menu items, and recipes and developed dishes ensuring variety and quality.
- Determined food inventory needs, stocking, and ordering.
- Responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
- Oversaw health and safety and food hygiene practices.
Cook 2
Nairobi Java House
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared and assembled ingredients for menu items.
- Prepared high-quality meals and over 10 food items according to company recipes.
- Stored excess food at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
- Ensured that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
- Monitored supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
- Ensured that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
- Cleaned and sterilized 5 food preparation areas.
- Assisted other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed promptly.
- Efficiently resolved problems with customers' orders.
Cook Supervisor
Tamarind Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Set up 5 workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepared ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.).
- Cooked food with various utensils or grillers.
- Checked food while cooking to stir or turn.
- Ensured great presentation by dressing over 10 salads before they are served.
- Kept a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
- Ensured all food and other items are stored properly.
- Checked quality of ingredients and monitored stock and placed orders when there are shortages.
- Managed functions with over 200 patrons.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Utalii College
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts (City & Guilds)
East Africa Utalii Institute
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Food service: excellent in culinary techniques, time management and team work and preparing high quality meals efficiently while maintaining safety and consistency
Food safety: ensures proper hygiene in cooking, storage procedures to prevent contamination
Food safety: ensures proper hygiene in cooking, storage procedures to prevent contamination
Food preparation: well skilled in accurately cutting, measuring, seasoning and cooking flavorful meals
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Nairobi Java House
01.2019 - Current
Cook 2
Nairobi Java House
01.2015 - 01.2018
Cook Supervisor
Tamarind Group
01.2011 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Utalii College
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts (City & Guilds)
East Africa Utalii Institute
04.2001 -