Daisy Jahonga

A young well rounded with requisite professional and academic experience of increasing responsibility in pastry, culinary arts and kitchen management, both cold and hot Kitchen. My outstanding work ethic and my commitment to excel is certain to make me an immediate asset to your Kitchen team. 

Commis Chef

Pride Inn Hotel, Westlands,Nairobi.

January 2018 – April 2018

·                 Maintained cleanliness of all kitchen areas, and assisted kitchen staff to clean, store, and maintain all kitchen equipment, supplies, and food inventories.

•       Followed recipes meticulously to cook food keeping up with quality standards and presentation instructions

•       Efficiently used kitchen equipments including ovens, grills, fryers, stoves and microwaves

•       Cleaned, peeled and plated fresh fruits and vegetables

Commis Chef

Café Javas (Cj's), Village Market, Nairobi.

2018 – 2021

·                    Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.

·                    Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.

·                    Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.

·                    Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.

·                    Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.

·                    Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.

·                    Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.

·                    Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.

Chef

Pronto Restaurant, Nairobi.

2021 – 2022

·                    Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station.

·                    Following directions provided by the head chef.

·                    Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.

·                    Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.

·                    Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.

·                    Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback.

·                    Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.

EDUCATION

2016 – 2018                :       Kenya Utalii College

                                            Certificate in Food Production

Jan. 2016 – Mar. 2016 :         Redeemed Computer College

                                            Certificate in Computer Literacy

2012 – 2015                :       Ngara Girls High School

                                           Kenya Certificate of Secondary School

2004 – 2011                :       Moi Forces Academy-Nairobi

                                           Kenya Certificate of Primary Education