Cynthia Oduor
Berlin
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 5 years in the catering industry as a Chef, Baker, and Kitchen Assistant. Managed a small catering company, overseeing staff hiring, training, logistics, and supply procurement. Skilled in preparing diverse cuisines and presenting food attractively, while building strong client relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
SABINA'S KITCHEN
Berlin
2026.04 - 2026.04
- Contributed to kitchen team by prioritising and completing high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
- Prepared ingredients for dishes as requested by chefs, including peeling, chopping, and washing.
- Assisted chefs by preparing simple salads, sandwiches and sides.
- Ensured high kitchen hygiene standards by regularly cleaning surfaces and equipment.
- Observed customer requests concerning allergens and dietary requirements.
Proprietor
The cuisine Mazuri
Nairobi
2016.06 - 2024.12
- Coordinated catering for wedding events, ensuring all guest needs were met.
- Organised catering for graduation celebrations, tailoring menus to suit diverse tastes.
- Managed catering for birthday celebrations, ensuring timely delivery and quality service.
- Delivered catering services for baby showers, ensuring a delightful experience for attendees.
- Provided catering services to funeral services.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and product availability.
- Managed all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and accounting.
Baker
The cuisine Mazuri
Kenya
2013.08 - 2024.12
- Created unique wedding cakes to meet client specifications
- Produced themed birthday cakes tailored to client requests
- Baked personalised cakes to commemorate graduation achievements
- Prepared assorted cakes for family enjoyment and celebrations
Business Owner
Mazuri juices
Nairobi
2012.01 - 2014.12
- Created high-quality fruit juices using blender and juicer
- Sourced quality fruit for fruit juices
- Assembled fresh fruit salads
- Baked and sold cupcakes
- Conducted training sessions for three new employees to ensure effective onboarding.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Arden University
Berlin, Germany2026-05
Skills
- Food safety management
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Food quality assurance
- Cooking Skills
- Knife techniques
- Food preparation techniques
- Food presentation techniques
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Customer service management
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Work ethic
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Photography
- Baking
- Cycling
- Dancing
Volunteer Experience
Founder, AfrikHer Foundation, 2018-01-01, Founded an organization that supports young people in Kenya, creating awareness on different topics and providing cooking and baking training.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
SABINA'S KITCHEN
2026.04 - 2026.04
Proprietor
The cuisine Mazuri
2016.06 - 2024.12
Baker
The cuisine Mazuri
2013.08 - 2024.12
Business Owner
Mazuri juices
2012.01 - 2014.12
Master of Public Health -
Arden University