Dorcus Karambu

I am a Professional chef with 4 years of experience and culinary skills. Skilled at developing recipes, serving and kitchen management.

I am looking for a chef position where I can offer my culinary skills in a creative and quality way making clients satisfied and valued.

Chef Ol Pejeta Conservancy; February 2022– May 2023.

 Duties and Responsibilities

  Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.  Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.  Cook food in a timely manner  Delegate tasks to kitchen staff  Inform wait staff about daily specials  Ensure appealing plate presentation  Supervise Cooks and assist as needed Hobbies  Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)  Monitor food stock and place orders-  Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items  Ensure timely updates of master guests.  Ensure timely and accurate posting of POS and excel.  Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients  Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

 Chef Peaks Hotel Nanyuki; May– November 2021 

 Chef Mianzi Camp; Jan- March 2021 

Chef Nanyuki Sports Club Hotel; 2020 

Certificate in Hospitality (Culinary skills) : The Kitchen; August 2019 

 Certificate in Food and Beverage Production; The Kitchen; August 2019 

 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (C Plain): Maua Girls Secondary School; January 2006 to December 2009 

 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (398/500): Kathateni Primary School