VICTORIA KATHEO KILOI
Nairobi
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Nairobi Serena Hotel
2012.10 - Current
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Training Attachment
Reef Hotel
2011.12 - 2012.05
- Company Overview: Website: http://www.reefhotelkenya.com
- Exposed to the operations of food production, stores.
- Website: http://www.reefhotelkenya.com
Assistant Cook
Eden Roc Hotel
2008.11 - 2011.11
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Attached Student
Eden Roc Hotel
2007.05 - 2007.09
- Company Overview: Website: www.edenrockenya.com
- Completed Industrial Attachment in various departments including F&B Service, F&B Production, Purchasing, Stores & Stores Control, Special Functions.
- Website: www.edenrockenya.com
Education
Associate of Arts - Food Systems And Hygiene Practices
Kenya Utalii College
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya2022-04
Associate of Arts - Food Production
Kenya Utalii College
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya2012-09
Associate of Arts - Food And Beverage Service
Nairobi Technical Training College
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya2007-01
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Supply ordering
- Sanitation practices
- Knife skills
- Dietary restrictions
- Food cost control
- Workflow optimization
- Task delegation
- Food safety
- Ingredient preparation
- Station oversight
Accomplishments
- Managed 8 kitchen staff in restaurant with 155-seat capacity.
- Reduced costs to 33% by sourcing local ingredients and negotiating favorable contracts.
- Won " Employee of the Quater" award for excellence of menu, ingredients and quality.
- Increased productivity by revamping workflow and restructuring line.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of cyclic breakfast menu.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
French
Timeline
Demi Chef
Nairobi Serena Hotel
2012.10 - Current
Training Attachment
Reef Hotel
2011.12 - 2012.05
Assistant Cook
Eden Roc Hotel
2008.11 - 2011.11
Attached Student
Eden Roc Hotel
2007.05 - 2007.09
Associate of Arts - Food Systems And Hygiene Practices
Kenya Utalii College
Associate of Arts - Food Production
Kenya Utalii College
Associate of Arts - Food And Beverage Service
Nairobi Technical Training College