John Kahiga Wainaina
Highlands,nc,NC
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian frence and meditalarian cuisine diverse mind open to creative world of pastries , sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef Intern
Old Edwards Inn And Spa
03.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Assistant pastry chef
Sarabeth' Bakery_Majd Food
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Due to hardwork and pure dedication to my work I was promoted and also transferred to the new outlet the company had scheduled to open in January and where I am currently working as Assistant pastry chef
- Responsibilities
- Preparing,baking and presenting high quality desserts within the menu
- Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Assisting in the management of health and safety
- Assisting in the management of food hygiene practices
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
- Supporting and assisting in managing production smoothly.
Chef de
Hotel Cartagena – Majd Food
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Parties – Pastry section
- Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
- This was my first work experience in Saudi Arabia – Riyadh
- Was working as chef de partie pastry Responsibilities:
- Preparing all MEP items for my section
- Support the team to meet & exceed customer expectations
- Ensuring the section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations
- Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products
- Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
- Help around the kitchen when needed
Dem Chef de partie
The London
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Pastry Dubai – Blue Waters Island
- The London Project was my 1st ever experience outside my home country
- I accepted the role as Demi chef de parties in the Pastry
- Section Responsibilities:
- Support the team to meet & exceed customer expectations
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for new creative ideas
- Participate in tastings to provide the team with trained culinary feedback & thought suggestions for improvements where needed
- Managing my section and managing daily MEP prep
- Following all hygiene standards
- Supporting my team to achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets
Safari Park Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managing my day-to-day MEP
- Following high standards of food hygiene and preparation
- Cross-train on different sections in the kitchen
- Manage my time on a daily basis
Education
Gathiru-ini-ini Boys High School
2016
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Saint Peters Junior School
2012
Skills
- Manage Inventory
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Plating
- Raw Materials Assessment
- Special Requests
- Critical Thinking
reading
The purpose of reading is comprehension which also grants ones mind to be visual mind. This has mainly contributed to great creativity in my field of occupation. It also enhance active constructive of meaning and more new ideas and facts.
Timeline
Pastry Chef Intern
Old Edwards Inn And Spa
03.2023 - Current
Assistant pastry chef
Sarabeth' Bakery_Majd Food
01.2022 - 02.2023
Chef de
Hotel Cartagena – Majd Food
09.2021 - 12.2021
Dem Chef de partie
The London
02.2019 - 07.2021
Safari Park Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
Gathiru-ini-ini Boys High School
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Saint Peters Junior School
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