Patrick
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Head Chef
About
My name is Patrick, a Kenyan with over 18 years of international experience as a Head chef I am interested to work with your organization to bring in creativity, passion, expertise and an eye to detail at every plate. My cooking Fusion style blends tradition with innovation, celebrating authentic flavours while elevating them with a modern twist. I focus on creating unforgettable moments through food. For me cooking is more than a profession it is a way of connecting with people, cultures, and stories. I excel in French, Mediterranean, Italian and pan African cuisines. I worked with Singita Group, Kwitonda and Kataza House Rwanda leading the kitchen brigade,let me make your next guest meals not just delicious but memorable My placement to the above position will be highly appreciated, hope to hear from you soon Yours Faithfully, Chef, Patrick Mania.
Preferred Work Cities
Nairobi · Nakuru · Diani Beach · Malindi · Eldoret · Thika · Mombasa · Kisumu
Open to relocation
Work Experience
••• Head Chef Singita Kwitonda lodge and Kataza House-Rwanda • Maintaining hygiene standards at all times • Tweak menus to guest dietary requirements • Ensuring HACCP principles are followed Correctly • Ensure chemicals and sufficient cleaning materials are in stock at all times • Correct storage and labelling of food items • Good stock controls and stock rotation • Receiving delivery and ensure clean packaging • All fridges and refrigerators and storerooms neatly kept • Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs and fill in daily hygiene form • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage by projecting Kitchen training video • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures and fill in Temperature logs • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent. • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out. • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste
Singita Limited
20-02-2024 – 02-2-2026
Education
2006-07 Diploma in Food Production And Cookery: [Practice Culinary Arts] City And Guilds 2006-07 Diploma in Food Production And Cookery [Culinary Arts] City And Guilds 2006-06 Certificate:Food Production Career Training Center-Nairobi 2002-11 O Level KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary education Tigoni High School-Limuru Kiambu County
Career Training Center Nairobi
Languages
English (Conversational)
Cuisines
Nairobi, Kenya