Dennish Osano, CAMP ASSISTANT

Dennish Osano

CAMP ASSISTANT

RA INTERNATIONAL

Location
Kenya - Nairobi
Education
High school or equivalent, Store Keeping
Experience
18 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 3 Months

CAMP ASSISTANT at RA INTERNATIONAL
  • Somalia - Mogadishu
  • January 2016 to November 2019

Organized supplies put food deliveries away and rotated stock.
•Monitored freshness of food products helping to reduce spoilage by 11 percent.
•Utilized excellent knife skills to chop dice julienne and slice vegetables, carve and grind meats and cheeses and fillet fish.
•Portioned and plated cold prepped food for serving to customers.
•Monitored and restocked supplies throughout the day to aid swift efficient flow for cooks.
•Maintained cleanliness of the station ensuring sanitary conditions and scoring 100 percent on safety checks.
•Washed peeled and sliced fruits and vegetables for cooks.
•Acquired additional knife skills achieving ability to slice and carve meats scale and fillet fish and debone poultry.
•Through precision trimming maximized yield of meats poultry and fish to reduce food costs by 8 percent.
•Developed organization and knife skills to reduce food prep time by 16 percent.

at PANARI HOTEL
  • March 2012 to October 2015

Prepare and cook all foods in accordance to recipes
•Wrap and unwrap all fresh foods for proper storage
•Respond to any customer complaint
•Maintain kitchen in clean and sanitary conditions
•Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
•Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
•Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
•Estimate food requirements and/labor costs.
•Maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers and clients.
•Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
•Directly supervise staff activities.
•Maintaining inventory.

at FAIRMONT HOTEL & RESORT
  • January 2008 to January 2012

Cooked and prepared all foods, specialty in Lebanese and Persian dishes
•Updated and improved the existing menu
•Helped in redesigning and renovating the restaurant with fresh, new vision
•Kept kitchen and restaurant in clean, sanitary, and safe condition
•Prepared and cooked food in keeping with their recipes
•Prepared and served food in appropriate portions
•Checked and monitored the freshness of all foods.
•Perform kitchen administrative duties.
•Train, coordinate and manage kitchen personnel.
•Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained in all kitchen sections.
•Establish and monitor kitchen control to minimize food and supply wastage and spillage.
•Cook, directly supervise the cooking procedures and approve all prepared food items leaving the kitchen

BAKER PASTRY CHEF at LENANA MOUNT HOTEL
  • December 2003 to July 2006

Accountable for line of baked foods used for weddings birthday parties bar mitzvahs corporate events and other occasions
•Managed all cooking equipment and utensils ensuring everything was functional and up to code
•Collaborated with accounting and management to negotiate best contracts for equipment ingredients food and other resources
•Attended client events organizing staff and distribution of foodstuff.
•Responsible for Hofstetter Õs complete line of freshly baked desserts and breads
•Personally examined all deliveries for freshness and quality
•Managed staff of three or more bringing in extra staff when needed
•Designed and tested new recipes to give restaurant a distinct menu
•Regular inspections to confirm tools and work area remained safe and clean

at EUREKA HOTEL & RESTAURANT
  • January 2000 to November 2003

Maintained all hygiene and safety standards as stated by the public health department.
•Ensured to restock optimally all kitchen supplies and raw materials as needed during routine kitchen service.
•Assumed the entire charge of all shifts of pastry kitchen.
•Maintained and performed within labor budgets and food pricing.
•Monitored and maintained cooking standards in the pastry kitchen.
•Prepared food orders for everyday and forthcoming events.
•Monitored complete food planning and production.

Education

High school or equivalent, Store Keeping
  • at Kokuro Secondary School
  • March 2021

courses: Courses •Meats, Sauces, and Stews •Advanced Baking, Pastry, & Show pieces •Advanced Culinary Arts II •Cuisine of Latin America •Management, Wine & Spirits •Restaurant Operations •Contestant on Hell's Kitchen

High school or equivalent,
  • at World Chefs Academy
  • January 2020

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High school or equivalent,
  • at Cake & Cakes School of baking at culinary Nairobi Keny
  • January 2014

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High school or equivalent, Human Resource
  • at Kenya Technical Teachers CollegeJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyUnity College
  • January 2011

courses: Red Cross / First Aid Club

Bachelor's degree, Human Resource
  • at Kodak Professional Institute of Photography
  • January 2003

courses: AAK Driving Class A and special type Automobile Association of Kenya

High school or equivalent, Store Keeping
  • at Food & Beverage Culinary Arts SchoolKenya Utalii CollegeBritish Overseas Examination Institute
  • January 1994

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High school or equivalent, Store Keeping
  • at Kokuro Secondary School
  • January 1990

courses: Courses •Meats, Sauces, and Stews •Advanced Baking, Pastry, & Show pieces •Advanced Culinary Arts II •Cuisine of Latin America •Management, Wine & Spirits •Restaurant Operations •Contestant on Hell's Kitchen

Specialties & Skills

COOKING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
QUALITY
ADMINISTRATION
PERSONNEL
ACCOUNTANCY
APPROACH

Hobbies

  • Ice Skating