Dalmas Onyari Nchore
Nairobi
Summary
I am seeking for a production position, where I can maximize my skills, and utilize my diverse experience and talents to deliver meaningful results.
Bringing strong teamwork and communication skills, paired with quick learning ability, to any kitchen setting. Experienced in assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring timely service. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes while supporting senior chefs and adapting quickly to needs of busy kitchen.
Energetic Commis Chef with strong background in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes. Demonstrates excellent knife skills, ensuring precise and safe food preparation. Adept at working collaboratively within kitchen teams, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Brings creativity to menu planning and commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Committed Commis Chef passionately providing outstanding service for over Three years. Well-versed in kitchen operations, working efficiently in small teams to consistently raise culinary standards. Innovative and creative attitude to menu design.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMI 1 chef
ABC Corporation: zulal wellness resort
04.2022
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation.
- Maintained a high standard of kitchen hygiene, regularly cleaning work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requests.
- Monitored supply inventory, rotating stock to promote freshness and reduce waste.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment use, and safety procedures.
- Managed food stock levels, placing orders for kitchen supplies and ingredients, and conducted regular inventory checks.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Checked incoming deliveries against paperwork to verify receipt of proper items and quantities.
- Completed regular inspections of work and food quality to verify conformance with specifications.
COMMI 1
ABC Corporation: Amwaj catering services
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware to prevent spoilage of food stored in designated containers and storage areas
- Prepared a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, according to customers orders or supervisors instructions, following approved procedures
- Washed, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
- Received and stored food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas
- Asian dining menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, chicken, fish, or poultry
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerator temperatures and food storage arrangements to prevent spoilage.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requests.
- Mopped and swept kitchen areas and storage rooms according to established cleaning schedule.
- Monitored supply inventory, rotating stock to promote freshness and reduce waste.
COMMI 1
ABC Corporation: Nairobi Hotel kenya
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Help prep food, store food in proper containers
- Helps with kitchen cleanup
- And taking temperatures of food making sure the quality was good
- And serving food
- I kept food the servers stocked up on their food make sure that the area was always clean did anything that the chefs needed me to do in the kitchen
- Kept everyone in the same page about the food
- Skills Used: Prep work and cleaning
Education
Department of driving license of classes BCE - Driving
petanns driving school computer college
Nairobi, Kenya2016
High school certificate -
Nyamonema Secondary school
Kisii, Kenya2010
KCPE -
Nyamonema primary school
Kisii, Kenya2006
Skills
Knife handling
Food preparation
Food Hygiene
Safe food storage
Food safety awareness
Kitchen management
Kitchen equipment handling
Waste control
Food hygiene procedures
Grilling and deep frying skills
Allergen awareness
Stock preparation
Mise en place
High hygienic standards
Pastry skills
Recipe development
Ingredient knowledge
Inventory management
Dessert making
Salad making
Languages
English
Kiswahili
References
- John Nyasoko, +97477153698
- Stellah Moraa, +254727982837
- Samwel Mogaka, +0729921244
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football
- Watching
Timeline
COMMI 1 chef
ABC Corporation: zulal wellness resort
04.2022
COMMI 1
ABC Corporation: Amwaj catering services
09.2019 - 01.2022
COMMI 1
ABC Corporation: Nairobi Hotel kenya
01.2017 - 12.2018
Department of driving license of classes BCE - Driving
petanns driving school computer college
High school certificate -
Nyamonema Secondary school
KCPE -
Nyamonema primary school