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
04.2026 - 04.2026
- 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
06.2016 - 12.2024
- 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
08.2013 - 12.2024
- 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
01.2012 - 12.2014
- 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, Germany05-2026
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
04.2026 - 04.2026
Proprietor
The cuisine Mazuri
06.2016 - 12.2024
Baker
The cuisine Mazuri
08.2013 - 12.2024
Business Owner
Mazuri juices
01.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Public Health -
Arden University