Chade De Wit
Chef
Cape Town
Summary
I am a motivated hard working individual who is compassionate and caring towards those around me. I execute all projects with passion, and I am meticulous with every project. I gravitate towards being a leader within my department and with my teaching background, enjoy motivating and encouraging growth among my team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commis Chef
Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town
07.2024 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
Self-employed
Rare Earth
Port Elizabeth
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Started a small business within the tourism industry that was a bnb/ self catering lodge
- My responsibilities included checking in guests and making Breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner for guests to order
Online ESL Teacher
TutorABC and TalkBee
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Teaching English to adults on an online platform
- Classes had multiple subjects that were taught
English Teacher
BGL Montessori Kindegarden
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Working as an English Teacher in a Montessori Environment
- Children aged between 1-4 years of age
Education
Matriculant -
Pearson High School
Port Elizabeth 01.2011 - 12.2011
120 hour TEFL course - ESL Teaching Course
Internation TEFL Institute
Corresponding Course 01.2020 - 12.2020
Hot Kitchen diploma - Chef
South African Chefs Academy
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
Food preparation
Cleanliness and sanitation
Basic cooking methods
Hygiene practices
Knife skills
High hygienic standards
Cooking techniques
Food presentation
Stock rotation
Portion control
Inventory management
Bulk food preparation
Timeline
Commis Chef
Mount Nelson Hotel
07.2024 - Current
Self-employed
Rare Earth
01.2020 - 01.2023
120 hour TEFL course - ESL Teaching Course
Internation TEFL Institute
01.2020 - 12.2020
Online ESL Teacher
TutorABC and TalkBee
01.2017 - 01.2019
English Teacher
BGL Montessori Kindegarden
01.2014 - 01.2016
Matriculant -
Pearson High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Hot Kitchen diploma - Chef
South African Chefs Academy
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