Samuel Kinyanjui
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Quality-focused kitchen professional with strengths in kitchen management, team leadership and menu planning. Background running successful kitchens and delighting customers with interesting dishes and delicious food. Specialisms in intercontinental cuisine.
Well trained driver Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver Assistant
Ali Bin Ali Logistics
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Supported driver in navigating routes, utilizing GPS technology to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Improved delivery efficiency by assisting driver with loading and unloading tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining vehicle cleanliness, conducting regular checks for optimal performance.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring their concerns were addressed effectively.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to efficiently organize packages for daily deliveries.
- Assisted driver in completing required documentation such as proof of delivery forms or incident reports when needed.
Kitchen Porter
Carnivore Restaurant
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Products high-quality, first-class dishes, both taste waste and plating presentation.
- Ensured kitchen operations stayed running smoothly by delegating tasks and priorities to chefs in an effective manner.
- Enforced strict sanitation measures within the kitchen by instructing chefs to clean preparation tables regularly.
- Created kitchen rotas, planning based on busy restaurant periods, required cover and budgets.
- Ensured meal quality and portion sizes stayed consistent through regular assessments before delivering to customers.
- Assisted head chefs in developing creative and innovative menus for starters, mains, desserts and sides.
- Assisted head chefs in staff training, including teaching best practices, kitchen operations and menu training.
- Assessed portion control measures, evaluating resizes based on budgets, dish cost and previous waste.
- Independently managed a wide range of sections within the kitchen without difficulty or stress, including pastry and mains.
- Supported junior chefs with tasks as required, including ingredient preparation, line cooking and plating.
- Managed ingredient replenishing, from counting stock to ordering supplies and restocking into correct inventory placements.
kitchen staff
sarova hotels
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Kept kitchen operations efficient and organised by storing kitchen supplies in designated areas.
- Washed utensils and dishes using dishwashers, pressure washers and manual deep cleaning techniques.
- Prepared ingredients for dishes as requested by chefs, carrying out tasks such as peeling, chopping and washing.
- Helped open the kitchen by completing tasks, including deep cleaning and preparing ingredients.
- Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
- Prepared food using various equipment, such as ovens, microwaves, gas cookers and fryers.
Education
East Africa Institute of certified studies
Current
certificte level continuing -
east african institute of certified studies
Current
Barista Coffe Making
Leaders Training College
Qatar11.2023
High School Diploma -
Highmark Highschool
Gachie, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.2018
barmisco hospitality and commercial training -
january 2021
Skills
- Technical skills in food beverage service
- Well developed communication skills
- Computer literate level 3
- Farm-to-table cuisine
- High-quality ingredients
- Food service
- Safe Driving Practices
- Record Keeping Abilities
- GPS Navigation Proficiency
driving
- driving
- cooking
- hiking
- socializing
Timeline
Delivery Driver Assistant
Ali Bin Ali Logistics
07.2021 - 05.2024
Kitchen Porter
Carnivore Restaurant
01.2020 - 09.2021
kitchen staff
sarova hotels
08.2019 - 01.2021
East Africa Institute of certified studies
certificte level continuing -
east african institute of certified studies
Barista Coffe Making
Leaders Training College
High School Diploma -
Highmark Highschool
barmisco hospitality and commercial training -
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