David Mugo
Student
Cape Town
Summary
I am an energetic student with a balanced background in sports and extra curricular activities. I have participated in various sports and competed in swimming and karate at a regional level. I am a safety conscious Trainee Chef eager to learn and ready to take on kitchen tasks of all size and speciality. I am well-trained in kitchen hygiene, assisting multiple levels of culinary operations with a diverse skillset and willingness to share expertise with others. I am a fast learner with flexibility in execution of evolving culinary needs at a moment's notice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef Intern
Vineyard Hotel
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Continuously improved knife skills through daily practice and professional development opportunities provided by the internship program..
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes.
- Worked with the head chef to develop new recipes, adding variety to the menu offerings.
- Assisted in preparing and baking dishes on the menu
- Worked in multiple parts of the kitchen. Mainly in the pastry department.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties and ran cold kitchen lunch service.
Swimming Coach
Potterhouse International School
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed swimmers to find and correct faults and provide feedback on performance.
- Mediated conflicts between swimmers to maintain positive atmosphere and preserve team morale.
- Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.
- Instructed swimmers in stroke and turn techniques to improve swim times.
- Provided one on one coaching to students.
Education
Culinary Arts -
International Hotel School
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Matric -
Curro Century City
Century City Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
Kitchen Management
Food Preparation
Food presentation
Cooking techniques
Can work well under pressure
Stays calm during conflict
Clear instruction giving
Individualized Coaching Approach
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Expert stroke technique
Reference
Vineyard Hotel
Carey Frost
Group Learning and Development Manager
+27(0) 21 657 4500
+27(82) 770 6137
carey@vineyard.co.za
Timeline
Chef Intern
Vineyard Hotel
01.2024 - 04.2024
Swimming Coach
Potterhouse International School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Culinary Arts -
International Hotel School
04.2001 -
Matric -
Curro Century City
04.2001 -
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