Jamal Ali Berek
Mombasa, Kenya
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa, excelling in food preparation and chef support. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through effective teamwork and safe food handling practices. Skilled in operating kitchen equipment and maintaining high hygiene standards, contributing to a seamless dining experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Utility/ Kitchen Assistant
Meryal Waterpark
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for various dining areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported chefs by following recipes and portioning ingredients accurately.
- Adhered to safety and hygiene standards in food handling practices.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Assisted in reducing kitchen waste through careful portion control measures.
- Streamlined dishwashing processes, enabling a faster turnaround time for serving customers.
Kitchen Helper
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa
2021 - 2024
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Supported chefs during meal service, facilitating timely dish delivery to guests.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen workflows and improve efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Secondary School
Green Palms Academy
Kenya 10-2013
Skills
- Chef support
- Dishwashing
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food preparation
- Food storage protocol
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Chef assistance
Additional Information
REFERENCE
Karama Samir Karama
Meryal Waterpark Manager
+97455891196
karama.samir@rixos.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gallery Utility/ Kitchen Assistant
Meryal Waterpark
03.2025 - 12.2025
Kitchen Helper
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa
2021 - 2024
High School Diploma - Secondary School
Green Palms Academy