CLINTON GANDI PONDA
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Boma Hotel
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2023 - Current
- Preparation of meals for buffet service, A la carte kitchen operations, African Cuisine meal preparations, Covering events food preparation for hotel
Chef
Diamonds leisure Beach and Golf Resort
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Preparation of meals, Live cooking and banqueting, Preparation and service of buffet
Chef
Mestil Hotel Uganda
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Preparation and service of Buffet meals, Stewarding and Goods Receiving, Preparation of food for events and conference, Reception of Meat products at butcher section, Preparation of Cocktails at the bar, Working the grill for Brunch Sunday
Chef
BIHC European Kitchen
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Preparation of European Cuisine meals, Readily collecting and implementing customer feedback to improve experience for customers, Weekly menu planning for Boma Inn fine dining restaurant, Preparation of market list for different meals of the European Cuisine
Communications Intern
Ministry of EAC and Regional Development
08.2021
- Photography for meetings and events, Minute-taking for EAC meetings, Information centre- making and receiving calls and emails on behalf of communications officer
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Boma International Hospitality College in partnership with Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne, Switzerland
09.2024
Diploma in Communication -
Daystar University
01.2021
ICDL Certificate -
Instituteof Advanced Technology (IAT), Nairobi
IGCSE O-Levels -
Lukenya Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Chogoria Boys Primary School
Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking skills
- Occupation and Safety Health practices training
- Culinary Skills
- Service and bar knowledge
Desiredposition
Intern
Acquiredskills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking skills
- Occupation and Safety Health practices training
- Culinary Skills
- Service and bar knowledge
Locations
- Boma Inn Hospitality College, Nairobi, 00100
- P.O Box 26601-00100 GPO, Nairobi
- P.O Box 724-00206, Kiserian
Availability
August
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/18/1998
- Nationality: KENYAN
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Swahili - Fluent
- French – Beginner
References
- Samuel Mungai, Lecturer, Daystar University, Nairobi, smungai@daystar.ac.ke, 0721533912
- Chef Constance Luvega, Chef, Boma International Hospitality College, constance.luvega@bihc.ac.ke, 0793434218
- Chef Ciselyne Amake, Chef, Boma International Hospitality College, P.O Box 26601, Nairobi, Kenya, +254 721361309
- Chef Ben Wuula, Sous Chef, Mestil Hotel, Kampala, +246 774883136
Timeline
Chef
Boma Hotel
01.2023 - Current
Chef
Diamonds leisure Beach and Golf Resort
08.2022 - 02.2023
Chef
Mestil Hotel Uganda
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chef
BIHC European Kitchen
01.2022 - 04.2022
Communications Intern
Ministry of EAC and Regional Development
08.2021
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Boma International Hospitality College in partnership with Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne, Switzerland
Diploma in Communication -
Daystar University
ICDL Certificate -
Instituteof Advanced Technology (IAT), Nairobi
IGCSE O-Levels -
Lukenya Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Chogoria Boys Primary School
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