CHRISTOPHER MBOWA WASSWA

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Experienced Office Attendant and Cook actively seeking a position in your Organization that will offer me the opportunity to continue to learn and develop my skills. SUMMARY: Iam a passionate, creative and hard-working cook / office Attendant, who love to cook delicious modern Ugandan and international dishes. I have eleven years experience working as Cook / Office Attendant and I would love to work in an Organization that values team work, creativity and presentation, where I will be able to fully utilize my talents and abilities. SKILLS: - Comprehensive knowledge of cooking ingredients and techniques. - Knowledge in office cleaning etc. - Knowledge of latest cooking equipment and technology. - Passion for cooking with great attention to detail. - Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment. - Possess good judgement skills and has the ability to juggle multiple task at one time. - Iam an analytical writer who reads and analyses topical issues in the local dailies such as New Vision and Daily Monitor, especially in their Letter’s Section. - Ability to drive company. Kituo cha Katiba (Eastern Africa Centre for Constitutional Development) Responsibilities - Food preparation and breakfast - Purchasing office and kitchen items - Preparing requisition and also do the filling work - Prepare materials for workshops and make necessary communication - Receive visitors and answer telephone calls - Delivery mails and also pick mail from post office - Arrange documents after photocopying either for meetings or any other activity - Bind materials like books and any other - Prepare a weekly menu - Clean the office inside and outside - Supervise the security men, people trimming the fence, cutting grass, digging, emptying man hall and compound - Taking returns URA, NSSF, and also baking company money June 2002-january 2003: head cook Serona Hotel, Kyotera Primary duties include; - Planning - Overseeing - Ordering supplies - Supervise food service assistants and kitchen staff, organize their daily duties and monitoring performance. - Managing all functions related to cooking meals - Ensure that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen. - Making sure that good nutritional standards are maintained when planning a menu. - Jan 2002-june 2002: Assistant to head Cook Responsibilities - Supervised a team of 15 in a busy kitchen - Managed food preparations processes - Managed all team tasks - Allocated duties and meal orders - Checked and maintained stock levels - Manage all staff rosters - Assisted the head cook with menu planning, budgets and wine selection - Overseeing cooking equipment for maintenance , repair and replacing Achievements - Second –in-charge of outside catering - Restructured the food preparation system which resulted in more efficient production line 7 June- 14 September 2001: train cook Namirembe Guest House Responsibilities -Made sure all stations in the kitchen are clear and up to the standard - Cleaned kitchen -Chopped all vegetables for preparation -Checked food expiry dates and discarded any outdated food -Put into practice any skills learned in class - Helped with garnishes -Helped in cooking food, stews, roasting - Washed source pan and dish washing - Keep any eye on the temperature of cookers and roasters. - Washing, cutting and preparing food before it is cooked. - Making sure that all food at point of delivery is at the highest quality 2000-2003: casual cook/ waiter/ bartender Worked casual jobs when studying at Jimmy sekasi institute of catering in restaurants, bars, outside catering, For example of places; Hotel African, Muyenga club, Hotel International –Muyenga, Munyonyo, Club silk, Embassies and Uganda Management Institute.