Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline
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Blessings  Kaunda

Blessings Kaunda

Pietermarizberg

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

House Caretaker

Garlintone Easte Hilton
09.2017 - Current
  • Handled incoming mail, packages, and deliveries with discretion and efficiency.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Conducted seasonal deep cleaning projects for a consistently well-maintained living environment.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Garlintone Easte Hilton
06.2017 - Current

House Caretaker

Garlintone Easte Hilton
04.2017 - Current
  • Handled incoming mail, packages, and deliveries with discretion and efficiency.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Safeguarded valuable artwork collections by implementing proper handling procedures.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.

Driver code 14 driving license.




Sous Chef

Moria Function Venue And Guest House
05.2014 - 09.2017
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.

Assistant to the Head Chef

Atlantic Imbizo Conference And Function (V&A Wat
08.2009 - 10.2014
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Achieved consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring each dish was prepared to exact specifications .
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Education

Chef Senior Certificate Of Catering - Senior Certificate

Institute of Executive Chef Academy (Malawi)
Malawi
11.2004

Senior Certificate -

Senior Certificate With Matric Exemption
Malawi
09.2001

Skills

  • Fluent in Language
  • Active Listening
  • Chauffeuring
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Hospitality background
  • Valid Driver's License code 14

Languages

English
Beginner (A1)
Chichewa
Beginner (A1)

Additional Information

REFERENCES : Atlantic Imbizo conference

O828000026 manager


Harvey Garlintone easte Hilton

0825606631


Timeline

House Caretaker

Garlintone Easte Hilton
09.2017 - Current

Housekeeping Supervisor

Garlintone Easte Hilton
06.2017 - Current

House Caretaker

Garlintone Easte Hilton
04.2017 - Current

Sous Chef

Moria Function Venue And Guest House
05.2014 - 09.2017

Assistant to the Head Chef

Atlantic Imbizo Conference And Function (V&A Wat
08.2009 - 10.2014

Chef Senior Certificate Of Catering - Senior Certificate

Institute of Executive Chef Academy (Malawi)

Senior Certificate -

Senior Certificate With Matric Exemption
Blessings Kaunda