Brian Endogo

Dedicated and results-driven Assistant Cook with over 3 years of progressive experience supporting kitchen operations within 4-star hospitality establishments and fine dining environments. Demonstrated expertise in food preparation, mise en place, recipe execution, portion control, food presentation, inventory management, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Well-versed in HACCP and USPH compliance, kitchen organization, stock rotation, waste reduction, and high-volume food production.

Proven ability to work effectively across multiple kitchen sections including à la carte, saucier, butchery, and buffet operations while consistently delivering quality food products under pressure. Recognized for strong teamwork, reliability, adaptability, and commitment to operational excellence. Passionate about culinary arts and committed to contributing to exceptional guest dining experiences in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cruise ships, and catering operations.

Assistant Cook - BEIT E SELAM RESTAURANT, KENYA - Kenya

(2024-01)

• Prepare and plate menu items according to standardized recipes, portion specifications, and presentation standards to ensure consistency in quality and appearance.
• Execute daily mise en place activities including ingredient preparation, cutting, marinating, portioning, and workstation organization.
• Support senior chefs in food production for regular service, special functions, banquets, and high-volume dining operations.
• Assist in grilling, cutting, marinating, measuring, and organizing ingredients following approved recipes, cooking procedures & quality standards.
• Support production activities across butchery, saucier & à la carte sections using proper culinary techniques & knife skills.
• Minimize food wastage through accurate portion control, efficient ingredient utilization & effective inventory practices.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and trainees on food preparation techniques, hygiene standards, and workstation management.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen teams to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP and USPH standards through proper sanitation, food handling, labeling, storage, and temperature monitoring.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to established operational procedures.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service stages to ensure consistency, freshness, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure efficient ingredient utilization & effective inventory practices.
• Execute proper food preparation & delivery of meals during peak service periods.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction through consistent food quality and timely service support.
• Reduce food costs through improved portion control and ingredient management.

Assistant Cook - NOKRAS RIVERINE HOTEL & SPA (4-STAR), KENYA - Kenya

(2021-07 - 2022-12)

• Prepared & cooked a wide variety of menu items by following approved recipes, cooking procedures & quality standards.
• Completed daily mise en place activities including washing, cutting, marinating, measuring, and organizing ingredients for service.
• Assisted in grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying & batch cooking operations under the supervision of senior culinary staff.
• Ensured food products met established standards for taste, texture, temperature, and presentation before service.
• Applied HACCP and USPH food safety procedures including temperature monitoring, sanitation, proper storage, and contamination prevention.
• Maintained organized workstations and ensured kitchen cleanliness in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supported inventory control processes through stock rotation, freshness checks, and monitoring ingredient levels.
• Assisted in banquet operations, buffets, themed events, and special functions by preparing assigned food components.
• Coordinated effectively with chefs, cooks, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely order fulfillment.
• Assisted in training kitchen trainees on food preparation techniques, hygiene practices, and workstation management.

Certificate - Kitchen Techniques - Kenya Utalii College (2016-02 - 2016-05)

Training - Culinary & Kitchen Operations Training - Kenya Utalii College