Godfrey Barongo Audax
Arusha
Summary
Chef Cook with a proven track record at Serengeti Big Cats safaris, Abercrombie & Kent, and African Heart Expeditions, enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality culinary creations and fostering a positive work culture. Expert in food safety and sanitation, with strong verbal communication skills, I excel in creating dishes that meet diverse dietary needs. Achieved sustainable practices by sourcing local ingredients, demonstrating a commitment to community and excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Cook
Serengeti Big Cats
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and planned the menus.
Chef Cook
JMT African Heart Expeditions
01.2008 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared and served various food items.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
Chef Cook
Abercrombie & Kent Mobile Camping
01.2004 - 11.2007
- Planned menus for long camping trips - from starter to desert.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized atmosphere to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
No Degree -
Primary School Leganga
Leganga, Tanzania2007
No Degree -
Moshi Tech Secondary School
Moshi, Tanzania06.2000
Full-time Hotel Course - Food & Beverage Service, Business Communication
Nairobi Institute of Tours & Hotels Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania04.2004
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal Preparation
- Food presentation
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Chef Cook
Serengeti Big Cats
01.2013 - 05.2024
Chef Cook
JMT African Heart Expeditions
01.2008 - 10.2012
Chef Cook
Abercrombie & Kent Mobile Camping
01.2004 - 11.2007
No Degree -
Primary School Leganga
No Degree -
Moshi Tech Secondary School
Full-time Hotel Course - Food & Beverage Service, Business Communication
Nairobi Institute of Tours & Hotels Arusha
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