Dumisani Riccardo Mkhomase
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated Chef with more than ten years’ experience. Bringing forth excellent organizational abilities, multitasking skills, and the drive to conquer goals. Adept at working well with others and committing myself as a team player.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie (All rounder)
Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre, University of Mpumalanga
07.2021 - Current
- Preparing food for guests in the university hotel (4 Star)
- Preparing food for functions
- Training hospitality students in the University when doing practical
- Adhering to food safety and hygiene at all times
- Reason for leaving: Still working for University of Mpumalanga.
Chef de Partie (All rounder)
P&O Cruises, Carnival UK
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked well independently and in a team to solve problems
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
- Aimed to support a positive and productive work culture
- Supervising commis chefs in the salad section
- I have worked in cold kitchen, hot kitchen and pastry.
- Reason for leaving: I left the cruise ship industry during the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic.
Chef de Partie
Lakenvlei Forest Lodge, Belfast
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Worked with honesty and integrity every step of the way
- Adhered to safety working conditions every time.
- Reason for leaving: I got a new job on cruise ship.
Demi Chef
Emnotweni Sun, Nelspruit, Riverside Mall
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Cooking for functions and buffet
- Managing 3 commis chefs during service
- Cooking for casino staff in the canteen
- Ensuring that the kitchen is clean all the time
Assistant Cook
Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant, Nelspruit
02.2003 - 11.2006
- Prepared food according to recipes
- Maintained kitchen hygiene at all times.
- Prepared Mediterranean cuisine
Education
Advanced Diploma - Professional Cookery Supervision
City & Guilds
01.2014
Certificate - Food Safety Catering Level 2
City & Guilds
01.2014
Diploma - Culinary Arts
City & Guilds
01.2013
Certificate - Culinary Arts and Pastry
City & Guilds
01.2012
Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate - undefined
Stintile High School
Kanyamazane01.1999
Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional cooking and food presentation skills
An ability to stay calm under mounting pressure
Attention to detail (particularly in food preparation and presentation)
Different dietary knowledge
References
- Travis, Mhlanga, Head Chef, Travis.mhlanga@ump.ac.za, +27 002 0407, +27 66 298 4903, University of Mpumalanga
- Matsholo, Ramohloki, Sous Chef, matsholo.Ramohloki@ump.ac.za, +27 13 002 0406, +27 78 560 4553, University of Mpumalanga
- Erick, Dlamini, Food and Beverage Manager, Erick.Dlamini@ump.ac.za, +27 13 002 0376, University of Mpumalanga
- Buhle, Nzama, buhlenza@gmail.com, +27 13 794 3891, +27 73 238 1093, MRTT Hotel School (HTA)
Interests
My greatest passion and strength is cooking which is why I have chosen to make it my career and make a living out of it I see preparing meals as a hobby since it is an evolving dynamic process which is always full of surprises
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driver’s license C1 (Code 10)
Timeline
Chef de Partie (All rounder)
Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre, University of Mpumalanga
07.2021 - Current
Chef de Partie (All rounder)
P&O Cruises, Carnival UK
11.2016 - 02.2020
Chef de Partie
Lakenvlei Forest Lodge, Belfast
02.2015 - 10.2016
Demi Chef
Emnotweni Sun, Nelspruit, Riverside Mall
01.2013 - 02.2015
Assistant Cook
Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant, Nelspruit
02.2003 - 11.2006
Advanced Diploma - Professional Cookery Supervision
City & Guilds
Certificate - Food Safety Catering Level 2
City & Guilds
Diploma - Culinary Arts
City & Guilds
Certificate - Culinary Arts and Pastry
City & Guilds
Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate - undefined
Stintile High School