Ethan Brandt
Woodstock
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional, thriving on expanding knowledge and skills through continuous learning. Committed to excellence, always ready to go above and beyond to provide assistance whenever needed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooking Intern
Urban Playground
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen tools and workspaces to uphold health regulations.
Cooking Intern
Chefs' Warehouse
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
Head Bartender
Cut & Craft
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods to provide suggestions based on customer preference.
- Optimized customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Facilitated smooth operations by keeping bar area well-stocked throughout each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
King Edward The VII
Johannesburg, GPAdvanced Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sense Of Taste
Cape Town, WC12-2024
Skills
- Inventory control
- Outstanding customer service
- Health regulatory compliance
- Employee training
- Communication
- Kitchen Organization
- Recipe Adherence
Certification
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for
Catering (RQF) - Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and
Safety within the Workplace (RQF) - Mixology
Reference
- Cut and craft: Nico Brandt: No. 065 693 5249
- Urban Playground: Chef Byron: No. 061 741 8010
- Chefs' Warehouse: Chef Bradley: No. 076 590 1947
- Sense of taste Chef School: Debbie Ayub: No. 082 337 6240
Timeline
Cooking Intern
Urban Playground
07.2024 - 12.2024
Cooking Intern
Chefs' Warehouse
01.2024 - 07.2024
Head Bartender
Cut & Craft
01.2018 - 12.2022
Certificate of Higher Education -
King Edward The VII
Advanced Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sense Of Taste
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