Fikile Ndaba
Commies Chef
Johannesburg
Summary
Adept Commis Chef with a proven track record at Tsogosun Casinos, enhancing customer satisfaction through adherence to hygiene standards and cooking skills. Skilled in high-volume food preparation, I excel in fast-paced environments and very supportive in working as a team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commies Chef
Tsogosun Casinos
Johannesburg
02.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for busy periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepareed daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Season and marinate cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Rotate through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Assist other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Work with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Train kitchen students to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Contribute to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Preventcross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Enhanced cooking skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Gained comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques through different Executive chefs.
- Maintaine a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Collaborate with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Signe for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Assist in training new staff members and students on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Support timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
Canteen Cook
Southernsun Hotels (under Ubunye Agency)
Johannesburg
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing staff canteen to prepare and serve food quickly during break times .
- Maintained clean and organized staff canteen areas at all times to bring safety and quality food.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for staff.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during staff break hours.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing of canteen .
- Took cooked food items quickly to complete setup items together and serve hot.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge about ingredient trends, nutritional demands/preferences resulting in well-informed adjustments to recipes.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook and Scullery
Thai Caffe
Johannesburg, Rivonia
03.2006 - 08.2009
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Kept kitchen utensils and equipment clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Knife Skills, Cooking Methods, Platting, Portion
Tsogosun Academy
UJ Johannesburg Grade11 - High School
Filidi High School
Vryheid, KZN1999
Skills
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
Timeline
Commies Chef
Tsogosun Casinos
02.2013 - Current
Canteen Cook
Southernsun Hotels (under Ubunye Agency)
05.2010 - 02.2013
Cook and Scullery
Thai Caffe
03.2006 - 08.2009
Certificate Of Completion - Knife Skills, Cooking Methods, Platting, Portion
Tsogosun Academy
Grade11 - High School
Filidi High School
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