Baking and pastry
Bridget Tshabalala
Chef
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Chef Assistant with experience at Botany Urban Grill & Butcher, skilled in recipe development and food presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative dish creation and effective kitchen support. Strong knife skills and a commitment to kitchen safety ensure high-quality meal preparation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Botany Urban Grill & Butcher
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
Chef Assistant
Ayepyep Lifestyle
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends to create innovative dishes that increased repeat business.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luhumbe High School
04.2001 -
Skills
Food presentation
Kitchen safety
Food handling
Knife skills
Temperature control
Recipe development
Chef support
Interests
Artistry
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Botany Urban Grill & Butcher
11.2023 - 06.2025
Chef Assistant
Ayepyep Lifestyle
02.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Luhumbe High School
04.2001 -
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