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john kimani

cook
riadh,saudi arabia
john kimani

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic student eager to develop new skills and learn from kitchen team. Applies training and active listening skills to quickly understand and complete assigned tasks. Comfortable in high-pressure and busy environments. High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organised and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency. Resourceful individual with experience in creating well-planned menus that take advantage of seasonal pricing and availability to minimise kitchen spending. Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills to create smooth-running kitchen environment. Creative and organised catering professional with background in overseeing kitchen staff, budget and meal preparation. Creates motivational and supportive environment to mentor staff in food preparation and storage to raise team performance. Plans enticing seasonal menus to attract higher footfall.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

four seasons
riadh

cook
03.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
  • Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
  • Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
  • Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.

imagin lounge restourant
Dammam, saudi arabia

salad cook
09.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
  • Cut and portioned [Number]+ types of meat, fish and poultry daily with precise knife skills.
  • Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
  • Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.

Education

nairobi institute college
nairobi kenya

diploma hospitaliuty from food and bevarage
02.2017 - 08.2020

Skills

  • Effective planner
  • Food preparation
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Food safety adept
  • Ingredient management
  • Portion control
  • Meal preparation
  • Excellent communication
  • Clean-as-you-go approach
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Kitchen organisation
  • Teamwork
  • Ingredient preparation

Affiliations

  • i like traveling,cooking,pets keeping,gaming and i am a football fan

Timeline

cook

four seasons
03.2024 - 05.2024

salad cook

imagin lounge restourant
09.2021 - 09.2022

nairobi institute college

diploma hospitaliuty from food and bevarage
02.2017 - 08.2020
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