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Arno Breedt

Arno Breedt

Commis Chef
Boksburg

Summary

Creative Assistant Chef/ Commis Chef with [2] years of industry experience . Adept at shadowing senior team members to increase skillset while handling basic kitchen management duties. Superior recipe creation and execution skills with skill in inventory management and correct food storage procedures. Unique Assistant Chef with talents in monitoring food costs and budgets. Strengths include ensuring foods look aesthetically pleasing, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and operating and managing kitchen equipment. Dedicated to providing a positive working atmosphere and providing exceptional food and service to guests. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Talented individual skilled in preparing and cooking variety of dishes quickly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations. Manages large-scale food orders and successfully coordinates multiple meal items at once. Brings extensive knowledge of various food and beverage items and preparation methods.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Chef/ Assistant Griller/ Barman

Farranheit Steak & Grill
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Training
  • Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
  • Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
  • Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
  • Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils, and counters.
  • Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.

Junior Assistant Chef

Ten Bompas Hotel
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.

Event Chef

Balloon Cluster Academy - Experience
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintaining of Guest House, Preparation of meals
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.

Chef/ Guesthouse Operator

Silver Fig Guest House
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Experience
  • Maintaining of Guest House
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Commis Chef

Lukimbi Safari Lodge (5 *)
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contract Work/ Experience
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Education

Belvedere High School

Professional Chef Programme - Professional Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio
Boksburg, GAUTENG
12.2020

Skills

Hospitality industryundefined

Certification

Professional Chef Programme, Cathsseta and City Guilds, Lobster Ink an Culinary Institute

Age

22

Cell

+27 63 338 4849

Passport

A10657241

Id

010312 5219081

Timeline

Commis Chef

Lukimbi Safari Lodge (5 *)
04.2022 - 01.2023

Chef/ Guesthouse Operator

Silver Fig Guest House
09.2021 - 12.2021

Event Chef

Balloon Cluster Academy - Experience
04.2021 - 08.2021

Junior Assistant Chef

Ten Bompas Hotel
03.2021 - 03.2021

Assistant Chef/ Assistant Griller/ Barman

Farranheit Steak & Grill
01.2021 - 02.2021

Belvedere High School

Professional Chef Programme - Professional Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio
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