juliet okeyo
@julietokeyo
Experienced hospitality professional specializing in food production and culinary leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated hospitality and culinary professional with hands-on experience across kitchen operations, food production, pastry work, private catering, and supervisory roles. I trained at Kenya Utalii College and have applied my skills in hotels, lodges, catering companies, and private residences, consistently focusing on quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.
In supervisory and chef roles I have overseen daily kitchen operations, managed inventory and stock ordering, trained staff, and coordinated catering for events. My resume highlights measurable achievements such as menu development, quality control, winning a "best dessert" award, and earning Employee of the Year recognition.
I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, fluency in English and Swahili, and basic French and German. I am adaptable, service-focused, and committed to continuous learning to improve processes and deliver consistent, high-quality culinary experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Food Production Supervisor
Trutery Catering Limited
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw daily kitchen operations, supervised staff, managed inventory and menu planning, and maintained hygiene standards to deliver timely catering services and ensure dish quality and consistency.
Private Chef
Private Residential
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (3 months)
Planned and prepared personalized meals, managed grocery procurement and inventory, and provided event catering and dietary-accommodated services for private clients.
Pastry Chef
Unnamed Bakery/Outlet
Sep 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Prepared and baked pastries and desserts, designed and decorated cakes for events, managed ingredient inventory, and maintained hygiene to minimize waste and ensure quality.
Waitress
Art Café Coffee and Bakery Limited
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Greeted and served customers, took accurate orders, coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service, handled payments, and maintained dining area cleanliness.
Humanitarian Volunteer
Viagenco
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 (3 months)
Supported community outreach and resource distribution, organized events, and assisted vulnerable individuals, contributing to effective delivery of social support services.
Casual Cook
Utalii Hotel / Sarova Stanley / Serena Hotel
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)
Prepared ingredients and cooked dishes to standards, maintained kitchen cleanliness, assisted with inventory and equipment maintenance, and supported the team during peak service periods.
Assistant
Private
Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)
Provided administrative and personal support including schedule management, travel coordination, document preparation, and confidential record-keeping to ensure smooth daily operations.
Intern
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)
Assisted in food production, menu design, inventory management and hygiene compliance, supported large events and refined culinary skills within a hospitality setting over six months.
Hotel Trainee
Kenya Utalii Hotel
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Traineed across front desk, housekeeping and F&B service, assisting guest services, room upkeep, event coordination, reservations and service delivery to learn hotel operations.
Line Cook
Jikoni Poa
Dec 2018 - Nov 2019 (11 months)
Prepared ingredients and cooked dishes to order, maintained a clean workstation, followed food safety guidelines, and coordinated with team members to ensure efficient service.
Kitchen Attachee
Kenya Utalii College
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Completed a three-month attachment assisting with food preparation, inventory, hygiene maintenance, menu planning support, and teamwork to gain practical culinary experience.
Salesperson
Farmers Choice
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Promoted and sold products, managed customer relationships, met sales targets, handled inquiries and complaints, and assisted with inventory and product displays.
Office Assistant
Unnamed Office
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Provided administrative support including scheduling, filing, correspondence handling, report preparation, and office supplies management to maintain smooth operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Utalii College
Certificate in Food Production, Food Production
2018 - 2020
Completed a Certificate in Food Production with practical training in culinary and kitchen operations.
Butere Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Activities and societies: School captain; Red Cross Club member
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education while serving in student leadership roles.
Mbita Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2004 - 2011
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
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