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Interests
Reading and making research,travelling ,playing guitar,creating new dishes
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Petr Wandera

Chef
Entebbe

Summary

Proven Sous Chef with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations at Adere Safari Lodges by mentoring staff and optimizing food preparation processes. Excelled in cost control and inventory management, significantly reducing waste. Skilled in pasta making and fostering team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality, plated dishes that elevated the establishment's reputation for excellence.

Enthusiastic chef eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Commie

Boutique Hotel No.5
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Sous Chef

Adere Safari Lodges
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.

Skills

Baking

Multitasking

Food presentation

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Menu design,planning and costing

Inventory Management

Plating

Pasta Making

Creative Thinking

Team Leadership

Knife Skills

Seafood Preparation

Interests

Expand my culinary knowledge,gain more experience as a leader and explore new working environments beyond my country

Sharpen my skills with new knowledge

Reading and making research,travelling ,playing guitar,creating new dishes

During my spare time, I find joy in a variety of enriching hobbies that keep me engaged and inspired. 

Traveling allows me to immerse myself in new cultures and experiences.

 Reading books opens doors to different worlds and ideas, fueling my imagination and creativity.

 Playing the guitar offers an outlet where I can express myself musically and calm my mind.

 Additionally, delving into research satisfies my curiosity and passion for discovering new knowledge, whether it's exploring new advancements in my field of endeavor or new  insights and trends in the my industry. 

Each of these activities provides a unique form of fulfillment and growth.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Adere Safari Lodges
10.2022 - Current

Chef De Commie

Boutique Hotel No.5
01.2018 - 04.2020

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