Eli Khisa

Dedicated and detail-oriented Commis Chef with over 2 years of hands-on experience in high-volume, luxury resort kitchen environments. Demonstrates strong command of culinary techniques, international cuisine preparation, food safety compliance, and kitchen operations. Proven ability to uphold rigorous quality control, minimize waste through precise portioning, and deliver consistently exceptional food presentation. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to kitchen excellence.

Commis Chef - Hemingways Watamu Resort - Watamu, Kenya

(2024-03 - 2026-08)

• Prepared and presented high-quality menu items including specialized sauces, soups, fresh seafood, and poultry dishes to luxury resort standards.
• Conducted systematic quality control through consistent tasting, visual examination, and sensory evaluation of food products before service.
• Optimized ingredient usage by implementing precise portioning practices, reducing overproduction and minimizing food waste by an estimated 15%.
• Ensured strict cold-chain compliance by labeling, dating, and monitoring temperatures for all items stored in freezers and chillers, adhering to HACCP guidelines.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and regulation-compliant workstation, consistently meeting kitchen safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborated with the culinary team including Sous Chefs and Head Chef to ensure all dishes met established presentation and quality benchmarks.

Advanced Diploma - Food Production - Tsavo Institute of Technology (2021 - 2022)

Diploma - Food Production - Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (2017 - 2019)

Certificate - Computer skills - Christ The King Computer College (2017)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Namachanja High School (2012 - 2016)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Mbita Point International School (2003 - 2011)