Simon Njuguna
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Accor, excelling in sanitation methods and waste reduction strategies. Recognized for enhancing kitchen productivity through effective collaboration and training. Skilled in dishwashing and inventory management, ensuring compliance with health standards while fostering a clean, organized environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Steward
Accor
Qatar
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management of low stock levels.
- Operated dishwashing equipment efficiently to support kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with culinary team to streamline cleaning processes, enhancing overall kitchen productivity.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, improving sustainability efforts within the kitchen operations.
- Trained new staff on safe handling of kitchen equipment and proper sanitation practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen tools and equipment for maintenance needs, ensuring optimal performance.
Kitchen Porter
IHG
Kenya
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to support efficient operations.
- Operated dishwashing equipment and ensured proper sanitation of all kitchen utensils.
- Assisted culinary team with food preparation tasks, enhancing service speed and quality.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline workflow, improving efficiency during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to ensure uninterrupted supply of kitchen essentials.
- Complied with health and safety regulations, minimizing risks in the kitchen environment.
- Trained new kitchen porters on standard operating procedures and best practices for cleanliness.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, promoting sustainability within kitchen operations.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
Education
GED -
Kenya Institute of Management Studies
Nairobi10-2019
Skills
- Waste disposal
- Sanitation methods
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning proficiency
- Chemical handling
- Storage arrangements
- Cooking station setup
- Allergen safety
- Table setting
- Wash cycle monitoring
Certification
Chemical training
Food safety
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Kitchen Steward
Accor
09.2023 - Current
Kitchen Porter
IHG
01.2021 - 05.2023
GED -
Kenya Institute of Management Studies