Martin Thuku,

Martin Thuku

KBR

Location
Kenya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Food Production
Experience
26 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 7 Months

at KBR
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since November 2019

Oversaw all kitchen operations high volume setup.
➢ Recruit train & oversee high-performance team.
➢ Supervise kitchen cleaning procedures before, during and after shifts
➢ Oversaw quality assurance for all dishes.
➢ Controlled food wastes and implemented improved process to minimize losses.
➢ Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes and observed color texture and
garnishes.

at AFEX INTERNATIONAL CATERING CAMPANY
  • November 2016 to November 2019

Develop new MENU
➢ Work well under high pressure situation
➢ Organize and execute outside catering events
➢ Maintain monthly food cost
➢ Develop and set new Sops and Trainings

Chef at CELEBRITY CRUISES
  • Dominican Republic
  • October 2015 to October 2016

Develop MENU along with the executive chef
➢ Work well under high pressure situation
➢ Help orchestrate and facilitate a solid working relation between front and the back of house
➢ Maintain annual food cost
➢ Organize and execute events ranging up to 2200 members
➢ Winner of the Iron

Executive at DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2011 to April 2013

Back of the house inventory, control waste and variance of product to ensure proper food
rotation
➢ Audited products and inventory procedures.
➢ Maintained company standards and commitment to quality.

Team member at DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT AND SPA
  • Kenya
  • January 2005 to January 2009

during preopening, involved in setting, training and menu planning for all
Restaurants. Supervised 64 members of staff and acted as an

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER at DORSE HOTEL
  • January 1995 to January 2002
CHEF
  • January 1994 to January 1995
COMMIS CHEF at WHITE SANDS BEACH HOTEL
  • Kenya
  • January 1990 to January 1994

Education

Bachelor's degree, Food Production
  • at St. Mary Karumande High SchoolKenya polytechnic College Mombas
  • January 1990

courses: Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E)

Specialties & Skills

QUALITY CONTROL
COOKING
PURCHASING
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
QUALITY