Proven culinary professional in the restaurant industry with exceptional skills in meal preparation, portion sizing, and plating. Seeking a position as the next food production member in an establishment that appreciates extensive International cuisine expertise.
Hi, I’m
SHARON OMONDI AKOTH
Commis Chef
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lake Naivasha Sopa ResortNaivasha, Kenya
Demi Chef De Partie
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Ensures minimal kitchen waste by accurately portioning food and ordering sufficient ingredient supplies.
- Stays within kitchen health and safety standards by cleaning preparation tables regularly, and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Manages the preparations of meal ingredients, carrying out tasks such as chopping, cutting, dicing and washing.
- Assists sous chefs in the training and onboarding of junior chefs, managing training aspects such as best practices and health regulations
- Assists other chefs prepare and plate food during busy restaurant periods.
- Offers creative input on new dishes, suggesting enhancements or additions according to market trends, seasons or requests.
- Helps sous chef and head chef create new dishes, suggesting enhancements or additions according to market trends, seasons or requests.
- Develops high-quality dishes for guests, including starters, mains and desserts.
Masai Mara Sopa LodgeMasai Mara, Kenya
Commis Chef
05.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dietary requests.
- Managed ingredient deliveries and stock rotation, maintaining optimum product quality.
- Sourced seasonal, local produce to create exceptional dishes.
- Regularly conducted deep cleaning of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
- Assisted head chefs with menu creation, exercising creativity and forward-planning skills.
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Assisted with unloading of ingredient and supply deliveries into storage cupboards.
- Suggested potential new menu items with focus on using local and seasonal ingredients.
- Disposed of waste, recyclables and out-of-date stock, sorting into proper receptacles for pickup.
Education
Kenya Utalii CollegeNairobi
from Certificate in Kitchen Operation Techniques.
University Overview
Kenya Utalii CollegeNairobi
from Certificate in Food Production
University Overview
Skills
Food Safety and Sanitation regulations and procedures
Timeline
Demi Chef De Partie
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
01.2021 - Current
Commis Chef
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
05.2018 - 12.2020
Kenya Utalii College
from Certificate in Kitchen Operation Techniques.
Kenya Utalii College
from Certificate in Food Production
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