Bokamoso Mocoenyane
Chef
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level commis position. Ready to help team achieve their company goals. I am willing to relocate if needs be.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cashier
Eskort
Centurion
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences.
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Scanned products quickly, memorising codes and prices for unmarked products
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
- Kept up-to-date with store promotions to provide accurate information to customers..
Part-time waitress
Montede Dios
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a positive customer first attitude to exceed the target of the day.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Enhanced dining experience through friendly interaction with customers.
- Delivered meals swiftly, contributing to positive dining experience for guests.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
Junior baker
Bake House Bakery
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Baked and prepared variety of baked goods like donuts and other dough products, cakes, pastries and cookies.
- Decorated and presented baked products in an appealing manner.
- Collaborated with other staff members to coordinate baking schedules for other restaurant orders.
- Crafted beautiful pastries with attention to detail, delighted patrons regularly.
- Prepared exceptional pastries and desserts.
- Produced and hand-formed croissants, sweet pastries and traditional breads.
Pastry trainee
Hotel @ Hatfield
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for preparing the Breakfast Buffet.
- Produced high quality pastry dishes.
- Baked varieties of dough products.
- Prepared ingredients for complex meals, reducing chef's workload.
- Followed detailed recipe instructions to produce consistent quality pastries.
Traineeship
Kalahari Lodge
Kimberley
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Kept all cooking utensils clean, ready for use anytime needed.
- Participated in stock management tasks to maintain ingredient freshness and availability.
- Collaborated closely with culinary team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
- Learned new recipes quickly, expanding the restaurant's menu offerings.
Traineeship
Pachas
Pretoria
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef.
Education
Diploma National Certificate - Patisserie NQF Level 5
International Hotel School
Pretoria, South Africa03.2024
Diploma National Certificate - Professional Cookery NQF Level 4
International Hotel School
Pretoria, South Africa12.2022
Skills
Customer orientation
Certification
National Certificate: Professional Cookery, 04/17/23, 14111 (NQF 4)
Timeline
Cashier
Eskort
02.2024 - 11.2024
Part-time waitress
Montede Dios
12.2023 - 01.2024
Junior baker
Bake House Bakery
08.2023 - 11.2023
Pastry trainee
Hotel @ Hatfield
06.2023 - 08.2023
Traineeship
Kalahari Lodge
08.2022 - 11.2022
Traineeship
Pachas
06.2022 - 08.2022
Diploma National Certificate - Patisserie NQF Level 5
International Hotel School
Diploma National Certificate - Professional Cookery NQF Level 4
International Hotel School