Detail-oriented Assistant Garde Manger Chef with 2+ years of experience in cold food preparation and kitchen operations. Skilled in salad preparation, charcuterie displays, and maintaining HACCP standards. Committed to minimizing food waste while maximizing quality in high-volume resort kitchens.
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Daniel Akinyi
Garissa, Machakos County, Kenya
•Phone +254711234567
•daniel.akinyi@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Garde Manger Chef
• Kenya
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Jan 2023 - Present
• Reduced cold kitchen waste by 18% through improved inventory rotation system
• Developed 3 signature salad recipes featured in resort's seasonal menu
• Trained 5 new kitchen staff on Kenyan food safety standards (Pests Control Act)
Kitchen Commis
• Kenya
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
• Assisted in preparing cold dishes for 300+ daily covers during peak season
• Implemented proper labeling system reducing food cross-contamination incidents by 40%
• Recognized as 'Most Improved Staff Member' Q4 2021
Kitchen Trainee
• Kenya
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Mar 2020 - May 2021
• Mastered basic knife skills achieving 85% precision in vegetable cuts
• Supported banquet operations for events serving up to 500 guests
• Maintained 100% compliance during KEBS hygiene inspections
EDUCATION
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Strathmore University
• Kenya
• Nov 2018
SKILLS
Cold food preparation · Charcuterie board design · Food cost control (up to 28% reduction) · HACCP compliance · Local ingredient sourcing · Swahili/English bilingual · KNEC Hygiene Standards · Team coordination
PROJECTS
Coastal Salad Revival Initiative
• Kenya
• Developed 5 coastal-inspired salad recipes using 90% locally sourced ingredients
• Reduced ingredient costs by 15% through partnerships with Machakos County farmers
Zero-Waste Garnish Program
• Kenya
• Repurposed vegetable trimmings into daily garnishes saving KES 8,500 monthly
• Implemented staff training program adopted resort-wide
CERTIFICATIONS
Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
• Kenya
• Feb 2022
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Basic Culinary Arts Certificate
• Kenya
• Oct 2021
Kenya Utalii College
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Top Hygiene Performer Award
• Aug 2023
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Finalist - Coastal Cuisine Innovation Challenge
• Jul 2022
Kenya Tourism Board
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