Candice Kolobe
Cookery And Pastry Chef
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Pastry Chef with a proven track record at Aurum Restaurant, excelling in recipe development and ingredient sourcing. Renowned for enhancing seasonal menus that boosted sales and garnered positive feedback. Adept at fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards of presentation, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Aurum Resturant
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
Cockery Chef
Mikes Kitchen-mentor
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Front of House Employee
Pizza Loca
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed phone lines, taking reservations, processing takeout orders, and addressing any customer concerns with professionalism.
- Built rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience at the establishment.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Promoted an inclusive, respectful work environment by collaborating effectively with diverse colleagues and addressing any conflicts professionally.
Education
Professional in Pastry - Hospitality
International Hotel School
Sandton 04.2001 -
Diploma in Professional Cookery With CTH - Hospitality And Tourism Management
International Hotel School
Sandton 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
John Orr Technical School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Ingredient sourcing
Recipe development
Presentation management
Dessert preparation
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Aurum Resturant
03.2024 - 01.2025
Cockery Chef
Mikes Kitchen-mentor
03.2023 - 02.2024
Front of House Employee
Pizza Loca
02.2018 - 05.2022
Professional in Pastry - Hospitality
International Hotel School
04.2001 -
Diploma in Professional Cookery With CTH - Hospitality And Tourism Management
International Hotel School
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
John Orr Technical School
04.2001 -
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