Gwayimani Mathibela
Witbank
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Culinary Arts and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Constance Belle Mare Plage
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
Apprentice Chef
Big Cedar Lodge
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
- Learned over Number different procedures of food preparation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Apprentice Chef
Tashas Nelson Mandela Square
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
LCA Mokopane Campus
04.2022 - 06.2022
Kambako Lodge
10.2021 - 12.2021
Education
N4 - Electrical Engineering
Afri-IT Business College
04.2025
Diploma - Advanced Culinary Arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
03.2024
NCV Level 4 - Electrical Infrastructure & Construction
Orbit TVET College
12.2020
Grade 9 - undefined
Machadam Combined School
12.2017
Skills
- Analytical
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food safety oversight
- Company safety standards
- Inventory management
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Workflow optimization
- Food quality
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/24/03
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Single with no dependents
Languages
South African English
Sepedi
Isizulu
Xhosa
Setswana
Experiential Learning
- Kambako Lodge, 10/10/21, 10/12/21
- LCA Mokopane Campus, 06/04/22, 10/06/22
- Tashas Nelson Mandela Square- Sandton, 02/04/22, 02/09/22
- Big Cedar Lodge- USA, 11/14/22, 03/15/23
- Constance Belle Mare Plage- Mauritius, 10/09/23, 03/27/24
Interests
Cooking
Reading
Music
Video Games
Attending social events
Research
Working out
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Constance Belle Mare Plage
10.2023 - 03.2024
Apprentice Chef
Big Cedar Lodge
11.2022 - 03.2023
LCA Mokopane Campus
04.2022 - 06.2022
Apprentice Chef
Tashas Nelson Mandela Square
04.2022 - 09.2022
Kambako Lodge
10.2021 - 12.2021
N4 - Electrical Engineering
Afri-IT Business College
Diploma - Advanced Culinary Arts
Limpopo Chefs Academy
NCV Level 4 - Electrical Infrastructure & Construction
Orbit TVET College
Grade 9 - undefined
Machadam Combined School
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