Divan Botha
Pretoria
Summary
I am an experienced culinary professional seeking to enhance my knowledge and skills at a reputable establishment with high standards. I have a strong background in optimizing practical experience across all aspects of culinary arts and work exceptionally well within a team, collaborating effectively to achieve common goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively utilize slower service periods to maximize efficiency during peak times. I prioritize maintaining organized, clean, and safe work areas, with a diligent attention to details that are often overlooked under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Prosopa, Priva, Time Square, Villa Barranco, Musterion Craft Truffle, Brassier de Paris
Pretoria
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Culinary establishments in Pretoria, South Africa
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to prevent cross-contamination in alignment with safe food handling guidelines
- Prepared ingredients and equipment for all kitchen stations to increase efficiency
- Measured and mixed ingredients to follow recipes, cooking items according to instructions
- Running the pass without assistance
- Obtained experience in working places such as - Cold kitchen, Hot kitchen, pastry kitchen, the grill, scullery
- Approached by Musterion Craft Truffle privately to assist with functions when needed
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of dishes
- Trained new student chefs in basic culinary skills such as knife handling and food preparation
- Advised kitchen staff on how to improve cooking techniques and methods
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions
- Created cost-effective ways of using leftovers from previous meals
- Kept up-to-date records of inventory levels, waste management, recipes
- Ensured that all food items were stored correctly in accordance with health codes
- Developed creative ideas for new menu items based on seasonal ingredients
- Monitored food stocks and placed orders when necessary
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods in the kitchen
- Handled food deliveries and made sure all items were processed and then placed into inventory
- Received and stored food and supplies
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards
- Culinary establishments in Pretoria, South Africa
Education
culinary arts -
CHS
Pretoria 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Montessori Academy And Collage
Pretoria East 09-2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Prep Planning
- Food Safety
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Quality Control
- Effective Communication
- Stock Rotation
- Staff Supervision
- Resource Management
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Team building
- Time management
Personal Information
Gender: male
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Prosopa, Priva, Time Square, Villa Barranco, Musterion Craft Truffle, Brassier de Paris
01.2022 - 12.2024
culinary arts -
CHS
High School Diploma -
Montessori Academy And Collage