Getrude Mahanke
Gauteng
Summary
Hands-on kitchen worker focused on food preparation, sanitation, waste control, and organized stock handling. Supports safe, efficient service by keeping workstations clean, checking storage conditions, assisting with basic cooking tasks, and communicating clearly with team members during busy shifts.
Overview
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Language
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Canteen Worker
University of Free State
Gauteng
09.2015 - Current
- Managed kitchen cleaning duties to keep all areas and workstations organised, well-stocked and free from hazards.
- Removed waste and inadequate food items regularly to keep work spaces neat and clean.
- Assisted in the preparation of basic food items under chef supervision, adhering to recipes and quality standards.
- Helped prepare and plate dishes, adding condiments and garnishes to enhance presentation and meet quality standards.
- Checked stock was stored at correct temperatures to limit spoilage.
- Facilitated smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams to enhance customer dining experience.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for high-volume service periods.
Canteen Worker- Duties
University of Free State
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Checking and receiving stock
- Packing of stock in storages
- Preparation
- Cooking and Plating
- Serving food, beverages and snacks
- Neatness of the Canteen and hygiene
- Operating equipment and reporting broken equipment
- Clean fridges, storages and pack stock using FIFO
- Empty dustbins on daily basis
- Following proper sanitary policies and procedures
Education
Grade 12(Matric) - English,Sesotho,Isizulu and Setswana
Nkhobiso Senior Secondary School
Free State01-2008
Skills
- Cooking
- Great communication
- Complex problem solver
- Creative thinker
- Innovative
- Service-focused
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Waste management
- Sanitary compliance
- Customer service excellence
- Positive attitude
- Self motivated
- Team communication
- Patience with customers
- Patience with difficult customers
- Good listener
- Food Hygiene
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Hygiene standards
- Order taking
- Kitchen housekeeping
- Effective communication
- Knife handling
- Food preparation techniques
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Work References
- Mr. Pheello, Mojau, Lecturer, 0587185338, University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus, contact Godfrey Phakathi 0720865668
- Mr. Oliver, dele, Senior Manager, 063 412 9694/ 011 2163360 Nando's
- Mr. Stanley, Modau, Library Assistant, Stanlevn@uji.ac.za, 011 559 3543, 0710382787, 0768617642, University of Johannesburg (APK Campus), Supervisor/team leader
- Dr AOT, Ashafa, Research assistant laboratory and animal house, ashafaot@qwa.ufs.ac.za, +27766757599, +27587185134, University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus, Principal Investigator
- Mr Thabo, Letsola, Student academic services (Registration), 0587185022, University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus
Hobbies
Music, Reading, Socializing
Languages
- English
- Sesotho
- IsiZulu
- Setswana
Reason for leaving
- Looking for greener pasture
- The contract of my employer was terminated by UNIQWA
- One (1) year
- Six months contract
- One year contract
- One month
Timeline
Canteen Worker
University of Free State
09.2015 - Current
Canteen Worker- Duties
University of Free State
09.2015 - 05.2019
Grade 12(Matric) - English,Sesotho,Isizulu and Setswana
Nkhobiso Senior Secondary School