Mwaiwathu Chitukwi
London,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Assistant Chef leads and directs team of kitchen staff members on effective cooking operations, methods, and procedures. Adept at preparing and executing new and creative menu options and assisting head chef with daily preparation of food. Committed to preparing items quickly to promote guest satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chef
Pastry Culture
London
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted Head Chef in preparation of menus for special occasions and events.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas, including sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
- Ensured all food items were cooked at correct temperatures and stored correctly after cooking.
- Collaborated with other departments within the kitchen when necessary.
- Supervised a team of junior chefs during busy shifts, delegating tasks accordingly.
- Conducted daily checks of fridges and freezers temperatures and recorded results accordingly.
- Ensured that all dishes served met company standards regarding presentation, portion size.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders to ensure adequate supplies were available.
- Assisted Head Chef in closing down the kitchen area at end of day ensuring all remaining ingredients were stored properly.
- Communicated effectively with waiters, waitresses regarding orders received from customers, guests.
- Followed recipes accurately to prepare dishes according to established standards.
- Maintained kitchen order by thoroughly cleaning grills, stoves, counters and tables.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
Baker
Tseo's Kitchen
Blantyre, Malawi
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Attended training sessions related to food safety procedures and techniques.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Mzuzu University
Malawi03-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Local Food Skills
London Training Center
London, ONSkills
- Cost Control
- Resource Management
- Menu development
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
- Food and beverage pairing
- Workflow Optimization
- Meal Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dish preparation
- Business Management
- Food presentation
- Knife use
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Culinary expertise
- Recipe Development
- Operations Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Grilling Techniques
- Staff Coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Local Food Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- WHMIS
- Smart Serve
- Health & Safety
- Service of Excellence
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Pastry Culture
01.2024 - Current
Baker
Tseo's Kitchen
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Mzuzu University
Some College (No Degree) - Local Food Skills
London Training Center
- Local Food Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- WHMIS
- Smart Serve
- Health & Safety
- Service of Excellence
- First aid and CPR
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