Pheres Muchiri
Am a demi chef de partie with over 5 years of experience in hot kitchen
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About
Dedicated and detailed oriented Cook with 4 years of experience in commercial kitchens. Skilled in food preparation, presentation, and safety standards. Possess excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for creating delicious and appealing dishes.
Experience
Line cook and Chef de partie at Bantu Africa Resort and Spa (2023-01 – 2025-12)
- Food preparation
- Cooking and plating
- Ensures working station is clean
- Ensures food safety, hygiene regulations are followed
- Inventory & Waste Control
- Assist in developing menus and recipes
- Ensuring equipments are working
- Training junior chefs
Line cook at Holiday Premier Hotel (2022-04 – 2022-12)
- Assist stocking and setting up kitchen stations
- Preparing and cooking dishes
- Plating prepared foods based on senior chef's guidance
- Working with waiters to ensure orders are completed on time
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
- Ensuring kitchen operation meet food safety standards
Commis cook at Bomas of Nakuru (2020-02 – 2021-04)
- Supporting senior chefs by preparing ingredients
- Cleaning workstations
- Managing stock
- Receiving deliveries and learning basic cooking techniques
- Maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen
- Ensure smooth operations and high quality food production
Intern production at Hotel Water Burk (2019-11 – 2019-12)
- Learning and assisting with food prep
- Maintaining strict hygiene and sanitation
- Stocking ingredients
- Washing dishes, and supporting senior chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Absorbing training on recipes, kitchen standards, and safety
Intern at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (2018-09 – 2018-11)
- Kitchen Support.eg setting up working station
- Learning & Training.eg developing culinary knowledge
- Stock & Inventory.eg monitoring stock level
- Hygiene & Sanitation.eg cleaning of work stations
- Cooking Assistance.eg boiling and pan frying
- Food Preparation.eg preparing simple items like salads
Education
Diploma in Food and Beverage Production and sales Management – NYS School Of Catering (2017-10 – 2020-07)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Mutira Girls Secondary School (2011-01 – 2014-11)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Kiburuti Primary School (2003-01 – 2010-10)
