SAMUEL MBURU NDICHU
Kiambu
Passport No. : BK623828
Status : Married
SUMMARY Food-loving Restaurant Cook with keen understanding of kitchen safety and
sanitation guidelines and regulations. Dedicated employee known for cooking
meals to order and overseeing special dietary requests. Pursuing position in
established organization where focus and dedication are highly sought.
EXPERIENCE chef, 03/2021 - 06/2024
Caffe Zilla
Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper
food handling techniques.
Planned menus to develop restaurant brand while achieving competitive cost
per dish.
Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to modify and
update menu.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures
levels, ensuring proper functionality.
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw
meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Ensured quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food from line
activities.
Developed recipes and menus to align culinary trends with consumer demand.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Fostered cooperation and respect amongst kitchen staff members,
encouraging positive attitudes for enjoyable shifts.
Designed rolling menus to satisfy every guest, from simple and wholesome
meals to luxurious and decadent dining experiences.
Checked food deliveries to verify highest quality foods to uphold restaurant
standards.
Executed hiring, training and monitoring of kitchen staff to build solid, cohesive
team.
SKILLS Portion and cost control Regulatory compliance
Waste control Equipment Maintenance
Menu design Resource management
Verbal communication Menu planning
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Workflow optimization
EDUCATION
Kenya Industrial Training Institute, 2018
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
Kahunira Secondary School, 2008
Certificate of Higher Education: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
LANGUAGES English, Swahili, French: First Language
REFERENCES Available upon request
DRIVING LICENCE Category B+E