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Katama's Kitchen

Katama's Kitchen

Demi Chef de Partie (Saucier) | Culinary Arts Professional

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NairobiMember since June 4, 2026
Sauce & Stock PreparationMeat & Grill CookeryContinental CuisineArabic & International CuisineBuffet & BanquetingA La Carte ServiceMise en PlaceRecipe AdherenceUSPH ComplianceHACCP StandardsFood Safety & SanitationInventory ControlWaste ReductionCost ManagementFood Presentation & Quality ControlTeam SupervisionStaff Training & MotivationJunior Cook MentoringCross-Team CommunicationService Line BackupFast-Paced Environment AdaptabilityMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel)Basic digital tools
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Sauce & Stock PreparationMeat & Grill CookeryContinental CuisineArabic & International CuisineBuffet & Banqueting

About

Dedicated culinary professional with 7+ years of progressive experience from Commis Chef to Demi Chef de Partie (Saucier), spanning luxury resorts and high-volume international kitchens. Proven expertise in sauce and stock preparation, meat cookery, Arabic and continental cuisine, and USPH/HACCP compliance. Skilled at leading and motivating assistant cooks and trainees to maintain consistency, food quality, and cost-effectiveness under pressure.

Multilingual team player with a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional guest satisfaction. Seeking to bring culinary excellence and dedication to any establishment I work for.

Experience

Demi Chef de Partie – Saucier at Ridge Cabin Resort (2025-10 – Present)

  • Lead all saucier section operations during service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of sauces, stocks, and reductions in line with company recipes and specifications
  • Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff and trainees, directing assistant cooks during peak service periods to maintain smooth food delivery
  • Enforce strict HACCP and food safety standards across all food production and galley maintenance activities
  • Assist management with inventory control, portion management, and waste reduction to support cost-effectiveness targets
  • Communicate and cooperate with cross-functional kitchen teams to ensure seamless à la carte and buffet service

Commis I Chef at Barakat Foods (2019-06 – 2025-04)

  • Prepared a wide range of Arabic and international continental cuisine in a high-volume commercial kitchen serving diverse guests
  • Maintained strict quality control and portion standards, following all recipes to specifications and minimizing wastage
  • Supported senior chefs and Chef de Partie during peak operations, ensuring backup coverage for all service lines
  • Upheld rigorous food safety and sanitation standards, consistently passing internal health and hygiene inspections
  • Developed strong multicultural communication and teamwork skills in an international, fast-paced kitchen environment

Commis Chef at Mambo Italia (2018-01 – 2019-04)

  • Assisted in daily Italian cuisine preparation and comprehensive mise en place for à la carte and banqueting service
  • Maintained workstation hygiene and organization in compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations
  • Contributed to consistent food quality and presentation standards, supporting senior chefs during busy service periods

Kitchen Intern at Karen Country Club (2017-02 – 2017-12)

  • Assisted with buffet and banqueting operations, gaining exposure to high-volume food production and service standards
  • Practiced strict personal hygiene, workstation sanitation, and food safety protocols under senior chef guidance

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Food & Beverage Production – Zetech College

Skills

Demi Chef de Partie (Saucier)Culinary Arts Professional

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