Sandra Ntikoisa
Towson,MD
Summary
Culinary professional with fine dining expertise and a strong background in menu planning and food presentation. Delivered exceptional dishes while optimizing workflow and enhancing customer satisfaction. Known for innovative food and beverage pairings that drive repeat business and create memorable dining experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Baltimore Country Club
Towson, Maryland
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals for members and guests.
- Simultaneously cooked multiple orders during peak hours, ensuring timely delivery.
- Executed daily menu specials in collaboration with team members, enhancing efficiency.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, working closely with teammates to uphold customer satisfaction.
- Followed recipes meticulously to achieve consistent dish presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols to promote compliance.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Intern
The Otesaga Resort Hotel, States of America
Cooperstown, New York
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed seasonal menus and special event dishes to attract clientele.
- Explored new recipes to diversify menu options and improve customer experience.
- Gained expertise in plating banquet and a la carte presentations.
- Assisted chefs with projects and events to enhance culinary offerings.
- Acquired leadership skills through teamwork and collaboration initiatives.
- Conducted regular deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to uphold hygiene standards.
Line Cook
The Beer District
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Expertise in seasoning, garnishing and creative displays
- Creating new dishes that paired well with different drinks
- Food preparation
- Safe food and knife handling
- Team player with excellent communication
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene
- Work hand in hand with service team to produce excellent service and satisfaction to guests
Intern
Mestil Hotel and Residence
Kampala, Uganda
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Independently managed a wide range of sections within the kitchen without difficulty or stress
- Partnered with wait staff to deliver delicious cuisine and uphold establishment reputation
- Planned menus for daily use, special events and seasonal promotions
- Devised tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting guests and generating return business
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
Intern
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Created exceptionally presented dishes, exceeding time frame goals within minutes
- Managed ingredient deliveries and stock rotation on a weekly basis, maintaining optimum product quality
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requests
- Safely and swiftly performed food preparation tasks such as vegetable chopping and meat butchering.
IT Intern
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Installed, configured and tested hardware components such as routers, switches, firewalls and servers.
- Monitored system performance and reported anomalies to senior staff.
- Assisted in developing IT solutions for internal department processes.
- Resolved customer service issues related to IT systems in a timely manner.
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Business Information Systems -
Strathmore University
Kenya07.2023
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College, Hotel Management School Nairobi
Kenya11.2022
High School Diploma -
Apostolic Carmel Girls Nairobi
Kenya11.2015
Skills
- IT proficiency
- Equipment operation
- Workflow enhancement
- Culinary service
- Quality assurance
- Food and beverage pairing
- Meal preparation
- Effective communication
- Customer service management
- Menu planning
- Fine dining expertise
- Food presentation
- Problem solving
Additional Information
Chef Loice Katungwa
Lecturer,
Boma International Hospitality College
Phone: 0727705638
Moses Kiarahu
Head Chef
The Beer District
Phone: +2540702160190
Chef Jallet
Executive Chef
Baltimore Country Club
Phone: 4102157975
Timeline
Line Cook
Baltimore Country Club
04.2024 - Current
Intern
The Otesaga Resort Hotel, States of America
03.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
The Beer District
10.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Mestil Hotel and Residence
04.2022 - 07.2022
Intern
Enashipai Resort & Spa
04.2021 - 07.2021
IT Intern
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
01.2018 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Business Information Systems -
Strathmore University
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College, Hotel Management School Nairobi
High School Diploma -
Apostolic Carmel Girls Nairobi