Francisco Maimele
Tzaneen
Summary
Francisco Maimele is a passionate pastry bakery chef who worked in different hotels and lodges for the past6 years. I have obtained my diploma in food preparation and culinary arts from Limpopo Chefs Academy. I have acquired good cooking skills and striving to serve the best food and pastries possible. I have good knowledge of breakfast pastries such as croissants and danishes with the ability to create mouth-watering desserts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snr Chef de partie
Qwabi Private Game Reserve
11.2024 - Current
- Menu creation and development
- Pastry production
- Quality assurance
- Creativity and innovation
- Kitchen operations
- Total number of months:1
J-1 Pastry Trainee
The Ritz-Carlton
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Pastry production
- Hygiene and safety
- Coordination
- Ordering and inventory
- Total number of months:12
Chef de partie
Monwana Game Lodge
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Mise en place
- Stock rotation
- Stock control
- Cleanliness and safety
- Total number of months:18
Jnr Sous Chef
Coach House Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Education
Diploma - Food preparation and culinary arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Polokwane08.2019
Skills
- Languages & Levels: English - Fluent, Xitsonga - Home language, Sepedi - Fluent, Zulu - Intermediate
- Computer Skills: Computer literacy Microsoft
Certification
- Sports Council Treasurer
- Student Christian Organisation treasurer
- Business entrepreneur training certificate
- Pastry training certificate
References
Natalie, Stevens, Executive Chef, kitchen@monwana.co.za, +27 (72)938-4200, Monwana Game lodge
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, Playing pool, Swimming
Timeline
Snr Chef de partie
Qwabi Private Game Reserve
11.2024 - Current
J-1 Pastry Trainee
The Ritz-Carlton
09.2023 - 08.2024
Chef de partie
Monwana Game Lodge
02.2022 - 08.2023
Jnr Sous Chef
Coach House Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2022
Diploma - Food preparation and culinary arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
- Sports Council Treasurer
- Student Christian Organisation treasurer
- Business entrepreneur training certificate
- Pastry training certificate
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