CAROLYNNE KARIUKI
Dubai,DUBAI
Summary
Organized and dependable team member successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High-energy food preparation worker equipped to handle high-volume food orders. Thrives in fast-paced and detail-focused environments. Superior record of meeting challenges head-on with resourceful problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Pizzaiolo
Naughty pizza restaurant
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - Current
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Created high-quality artisan, sourdough pizzas using traditional methods and ingredients, achieving outstanding customer feedback.
- Implemented portion control measures to control food costs.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
- Dated and rotated food stocks to minimise wastage.
- Sterilised kitchen equipment, plates and utensils to maintain clean environment.
- Completed comprehensive closing and cleaning checklists.
- Maintained spotlessly clean kitchen and working areas for optimal health and hygiene standards.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
1st Commis /pizzaiolo
Hilton palm Jumeirah
Dubai, Dubai
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Applied creative presentation techniques to enhance visual appeal of dishes.
- Developed innovative recipe creations for regular menu updates, maintaining customer interest and loyalty.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for baked-to-order pizzas.
Commis Chef
Hilton Jumeirah beach
Dubai, Dubai
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
Education
Diploma - Kenya Certificate of secondary Education
Kabare Girls
Kenya 01.2006 - 11.2009
refresher course in bakery - food production
Kenya Utalii college
Kenya 03.2014 - 06.2014
Certificate - Food production
Kenya Utalii College
Kenya 03.2015 - 05.2015
Diploma in Food And Beverage Production/service - Hospitality
Zetech College
Nairobi,Kenya11.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Customer service
- Order accuracy
- Cooking and baking
- Effective communication
- Food safety compliance
- Pizza menu development
- Pizza making
- Team player
- Handmade dough preparation
- Dough creation and manipulation
Certification
Certificate of recognition pre opening culinary team
Certificate of Appreciation ladies Golf Tournament
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Pizzaiolo
Naughty pizza restaurant
06.2023 - Current
1st Commis /pizzaiolo
Hilton palm Jumeirah
10.2021 - 03.2023
Commis Chef
Hilton Jumeirah beach
03.2019 - 05.2021
Certificate - Food production
Kenya Utalii College
03.2015 - 05.2015
refresher course in bakery - food production
Kenya Utalii college
03.2014 - 06.2014
Diploma - Kenya Certificate of secondary Education
Kabare Girls
01.2006 - 11.2009
Diploma in Food And Beverage Production/service - Hospitality
Zetech College