Cleopatra Malaka
Polokwane
Summary
Adept Commis Pastry Chef with a proven track record at Fusion Boutique Hotel, enhancing menu offerings through innovative recipe development and exceptional dessert presentation. Skilled in training support and inventory rotation, I consistently contribute to maintaining high safety and quality standards. My expertise ensures customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and team leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Pastry Chef
Fusion Boutique Hotel
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Trained new employees and trainees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Assisted chefs with the creation of new dishes
- Ran the a la cart and Banquet pass
Trainee Chef
Limpopo Chefs Academy
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Protea Kruger Gate
Trainee Chef
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Checked expiration dates, rotated food, and removed any items that were no longer usable.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for Type chef.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
Deploma - Food Preparation And Culinary Arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Mokopane 11.2022
Level 4 - General Education And Training Certificate
Rethabile Center
Polokwane 11.2014
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Temperature Control
- Training support
- Menu Planning
- Baking techniques
- Workstation organization
- Portion sizing
- Pastry preparation
- Dessert presentation
- Menu preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Plating
- Food Plating
- Catering understanding
- Training staff
- Recipe creation
- Inventory Rotation
Timeline
Commis Pastry Chef
Fusion Boutique Hotel
12.2022 - 10.2024
Trainee Chef
Limpopo Chefs Academy
09.2021 - 11.2021
Protea Kruger Gate
Trainee Chef
06.2021 - 09.2021
Deploma - Food Preparation And Culinary Arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Level 4 - General Education And Training Certificate
Rethabile Center
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