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Patmos Kinyanjui

Patmos Kinyanjui

Brentwood,TN

Summary

Innovative culinary professional passionate about crafting memorable dining experiences with creativity, precision, and the freshest ingredients. Committed to quality, hygiene, and fostering teamwork for culinary excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CDP (J-1 Culinary Program)

Richland Country Club
01.2025 - Current
  • Flattop
  • Fryer
  • Pantry
  • Banquets (Prep Cook)

CDP

Cultiva Farm Kenya
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • PLANCHA (flattop grill)

Specialized in cooking proteins, seafood, and vegetables on the flattop, ensuring precise searing, temperature control, and timely execution during service. Maintained station organization, mise en place, and consistency under high-volume conditions.

Commis Chef (Intern)

Cultiva Farm Kenya
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Production Section (Bulk Prep Station)

Experienced in bulk prep for an à la carte kitchen, including breaking down whole proteins (fish, beef, poultry, crab) and preparing components such as sauces, stocks, and marinades. Skilled in advanced techniques like sous vide, confit, smoking, roasting, and shaping dumplings and baos.


  • Baking and Pastry Section

Skilled in dough preparation (puff, choux, croissant, breads), precise baking techniques, and crafting French pastries with expertise in piping, glazing, garnishes, and dessert design.


  • A la Carte Kitchen

Flattop Grill

Pizza

Prep Cook

Hotel Operations (The BOMA Hotel, Nairobi)
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • I worked in the hotel kitchens(part-time), focusing in culinary operations. I've worked in a variety of kitchen tasks, including food preparation, and cooking.

Prep Cook

Fairview Hotel Kenya
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Buffet Section
  • Butchery Section

Developed expertise in meat identification, knife skills, and manufacturing. Proficient in meat cutting, trimming, and cooking techniques. For optimal operations, accurate portion control, strict quality control, and efficient inventory management are required.

Commis Chef

Fairview Hotel
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Pwani(A la Carte Kitchen)

Practical culinary skills were developed during college holidays, operating modular cooking stations for grilling, frying, and sautéing. A wide range of proteins were prepared, and an extensive menu was executed efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Commis Chef & Prep Cook

Sarova Mara Game Camp
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Table d'hote

Cold Prep (Garde Manger)

Meat and Fish Prep (Butcher)

Vegetable Prep (Entremetier)

Hot Prep (Saute and Grill)

Pastry and Baking Prep (Patissier)


  • A la Carte

Indian Station (Vegetarian)

Breakfast


  • Outside Catering

Preparing, transporting, and serving food at a location away from the organization's property.

Digital Marketer

Crestmont Properties Limited
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Developed engaging content for social media platforms, resulting in higher user engagement rates.

Interning Kitchen Porter

Kids Zone Educational Centre
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Prepared mise en place and washed dishes

Education

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Boma International Hospitality College in Partnership With Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne
South C, Nairobi
11-2024

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • First Aid
  • Initiative-driven
  • Food Safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Cooking Techniques

Languages

Swahili Fluent
English Fluent
French A1

Timeline

CDP (J-1 Culinary Program)

Richland Country Club
01.2025 - Current

CDP

Cultiva Farm Kenya
05.2024 - 12.2024

Commis Chef (Intern)

Cultiva Farm Kenya
01.2024 - 04.2024

Prep Cook

Hotel Operations (The BOMA Hotel, Nairobi)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Prep Cook

Fairview Hotel Kenya
08.2023 - 09.2023

Commis Chef

Fairview Hotel
04.2023 - 05.2023

Commis Chef & Prep Cook

Sarova Mara Game Camp
12.2022 - 03.2023

Digital Marketer

Crestmont Properties Limited
02.2022 - 05.2022

Interning Kitchen Porter

Kids Zone Educational Centre
09.2021 - 02.2022

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Boma International Hospitality College in Partnership With Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne
Patmos Kinyanjui