Pheres Muchiri

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.

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

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)