HOSEA KIPRUTO KOGO
DUBAI
Summary
Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support team. High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organised and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
cook
Emirates Flight Catering
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
- Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.
- Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Followed precise recipe cards and food preparation procedures.
Demi Chef
ITALIAN PAVILLION EXPO 2020
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Studied under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and requirements of different cooking stations.
- 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.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
Grill Section Cook
WAGON HOTEL AND RESTURANT
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to company standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
Cook
680HOTEL
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels..
- Prepared special menu items to attract wider customer base.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
- Planned seasonal lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as bespoke menus for special in-house events.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN M.E.P AND MAINTENANCE
ARABIAN INFOTECH TRAINING INSTITUTE
DUBAI, U A ECertificate of Higher Education - INTALLATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF CCTV CAMERAS
ELDORET TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
ELDORET, KENYA 03.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
RIFT VALLEY TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
ELDORET, KENYA 03.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Kitchen sustainability improvements
- Food preparation techniques
- HACCP
- Food safety & hygiene expert
- Culinary expertise
- Banquets and catering
- Workflow optimization
- Performance assessments
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Food and beverage pairing
- Expert multitasker
- Quality focused
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT
- HYGIENE
- FREEZER SAFETY AWARENESS
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Timeline
cook
Emirates Flight Catering
05.2022 - Current
Demi Chef
ITALIAN PAVILLION EXPO 2020
04.2021 - 02.2022
Grill Section Cook
WAGON HOTEL AND RESTURANT
07.2019 - 01.2020
Cook
680HOTEL
08.2017 - 12.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - INTALLATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF CCTV CAMERAS
ELDORET TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
03.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
RIFT VALLEY TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
03.2013 - 05.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN M.E.P AND MAINTENANCE
ARABIAN INFOTECH TRAINING INSTITUTE
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