Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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LILLIAN MWANGI

LILLIAN MWANGI

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced culinary expert with a focus on portion control and food presentation. Skilled in sautéing and grilling, with a strong adherence to sanitary practices. Excels in high-pressure settings, consistently delivering attractive and delicious meals. Passionate about advancing culinary techniques and contributing to unique dining concepts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Commis III

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai, UAE
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
  • Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
  • Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
  • Enforced health and safety guidelines amongst the team, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.

Kitchen helper

Aware cafe
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Cleaned work surfaces following each task promoting sanitary conditions.
  • Handled minor repairs on kitchen equipment ensuring uninterrupted operations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean dining area.
  • Performed waste disposal, resulting in a clean kitchen environment.
  • Ensured timely restocking of kitchen supplies leading to uninterrupted service provision.
  • Maintained safe food storage methods for optimal freshness.
  • Achieved quick service with effective meal preparation support.
  • Chopped vegetables and prepped meats, speeding up cooking processes.
  • Followed health regulations whilst handling food to maintain hygiene standards.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Art

HTA School of Culinary Art
Dubai
05.2025 -

Skills

  • Portion control understanding
  • Adaptability to new recipes
  • Food pairing knowledge
  • High energy level
  • Sanitary practices
  • Sauteing and grilling
  • Garnishing dishes

LANGUAGES

English
Advanced

Disclaimer

I here by declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief

Timeline

Diploma - Culinary Art

HTA School of Culinary Art
05.2025 -

Commis III

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
12.2023 - Current

Kitchen helper

Aware cafe
01.2023 - 11.2023
LILLIAN MWANGI