Taffie Wanjeru
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Passionate Chef with a proven track of enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food quality and adherence to safety standards. Skilled in knife techniques and adept at multitasking, I've trained teams to excel under pressure, significantly minimizing waste while maximizing kitchen efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Teleferic Barcelona
Walnut, CA
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef De Partie
Roro’s CO
Nairobi,KE
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef Intern
Hemingways Nairobi
Nairobi,KE
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes.
- Ensured proper portioning of ingredients, minimizing waste and maximizing profitability for the restaurant.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness and sanitation at all times to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain an exceptional dining experience for guests.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring prompt service.
Education
Culinary Art - Culinary Art
International Hotel And Tourism Institute
Nairobi,KenyaSkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
Timeline
Chef
Teleferic Barcelona
05.2024 - 04.2025
Chef De Partie
Roro’s CO
01.2024 - 04.2024
Chef Intern
Hemingways Nairobi
04.2023 - 07.2023
Culinary Art - Culinary Art
International Hotel And Tourism Institute