Koech David

Dedicated and hardworking culinary professional with career experience dating back to 2020, seeking opportunities in the cruise industry. Trained through the National Youth Service (NYS), with strong discipline, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to professional standards. Experienced in food preparation, kitchen hygiene, food safety, ingredient handling, and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Able to work effectively in fast-paced, multicultural environments while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and high standards of service.

Cook - Carrefour Supermarket - Mombasa

(2023-11)

• Prepare and cook diverse dishes to established recipes and standards.
• Develop daily menus and specialty dishes with kitchen teams.
• Manage kitchen operations in high-volume environments.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Introduce new recipes and cooking techniques to improve menu variety.
• Monitor food preparation, wastage, and kitchen safety records.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff on quality standards.
• Control food portions, costs, and waste to improve efficiency.
• Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations, resulting in improved kitchen sanitation scores.

Commis chef - Mombasa Beach Hotel - Mombasa

(2021-11 - 2023-10)

• Prepared ingredients and completed mise en place for daily service.
• Cooked dishes according to recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Assisted senior chefs with food preparation and service operations.
• Maintained proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained workstation readiness.
• Followed HACCP, food safety, and kitchen hygiene procedures.

Kitchen Assistant - Sarova Whitesands - Mombasa

(2020-01 - 2021-10)

• Supported food production through efficient ingredient preparation and handling.
• Assisted with receiving, inspecting, and organizing kitchen supplies.
• Maintained sanitized workstations, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Supported high-volume kitchen service to ensure timely food production.
• Managed kitchen waste disposal in line with hygiene and safety procedures.
• Prepared and maintained cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment for service.

INTERN - The Concord Hotel and Suites - Nairobi

(2017-11 - 2018-05)

• Rotated across hotel departments.
• Assisted with guest service operations.
• Supported housekeeping and room operations.
• Assisted restaurant and banquet services.
• Handled basic departmental support tasks.
• Participated in hotel operations training.

Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management - Catering and Accommodation Management - Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (2017 - 2019)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - St. Michael's Secondary School (2008 - 2013)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Ngwonet Primary School (2000 - 2007)