Dedicated Kitchen Assistant with 3 years of hands-on experience in fast-paced food service environments. Skilled in food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining hygiene standards according to Kenyan public health regulations. Certified in Food Safety and Hygiene with proven ability to improve kitchen efficiency.
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Stephen
Ochieng
Garissa, Meru, Kenya
•Phone +254 712 345 678
•stephen.ochieng@yahoo.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kitchen Assistant
• Kenya
MAKUTANO BAR & GRILL
January 2023 - Present
• Reduced food waste by 18% through improved stock rotation system and daily portion control monitoring
• Maintained 100% compliance with county health inspections for 12 consecutive months
• Trained 7 new staff members on kitchen safety protocols and food handling standards
Kitchen Porter
• Kenya
Ushindi Restaurant
June 2021 - December 2022
• Streamlined dishwashing operations, increasing service capacity by 30% during peak hours
• Implemented preventive equipment maintenance schedule that reduced breakdowns by 40%
• Managed inventory for kitchen supplies, achieving 95% stock accuracy through weekly audits
EDUCATION
Certificate in Business Information Technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• Kenya
• November 2020
SKILLS
Food Preparation | Inventory Management | Hygiene Compliance | Equipment Maintenance | Team Coordination | Kenyan Food Safety Standards | Waste Reduction Techniques | Customer Service
PROJECTS
Kitchen Efficiency Improvement Initiative
• Kenya
• Designed digital stock tracking system using mobile technology, reducing food spoilage by 25%
• Coordinated with 5 kitchen staff to implement new workflow procedures during peak service hours
CERTIFICATIONS
Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate
• Kenya
• March 2021
Kenya Institute of Food Safety
Basic First Aid Certification
• Kenya
• August 2022
St. John Ambulance Kenya
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Employee of the Month
• July 2023
MAKUTANO BAR & GRILL
Perfect Attendance Recognition
• 2021-2022
Ushindi Restaurant
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Top Skills
Food PreparationTime ManagementProblem-SolvingInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityTeamworkAttention to Detail
Education Levels
Bachelor's Degree 65.2%
High School 17.4%
Diploma 13.0%
Certificate 4.3%
Top Schools
- University Of Nairobi 10
- Moi University 4
- Tangaza University 2
- Asumbi Polytechnic 1
- Moi Girls' High School 1
Top Certifications
- Food Handler Certificate 1
- Fire Safety Awareness – Certification 1
- First Aid & Cpr Certification Still Ongoing 1
- First Aid & Cpr 1
- Food And Beverage Handling Safety 1
Common Responsibilities
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- • Supported the kitchen team in food preparation, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and preparing sauces.En...
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