Hendrik Retief
Junior Chef
Pretoria
Summary
I’m Hendrik Retief 27 years old and I just finished studying at at Steyn's culinary school and I have around 2 years of practical experience. I love cooking and love learning new cooking technique, methods and recipes from different place around the world. I also watch Different cooking shows on Youtube and other platforms on how people cook and make there dishes and I try to possibly replicate it on later on
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
Kyle Norris
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
Steyn Culinary school
02.2021 - 05.2023
- work for more than 150 hours in total, in that i was assisting the costumers on how to cook,prep dishes for costumers and was helping in function events for others
Abogee Boutique Hotel
Clayton
Pretoria
07.2022 - 12.2022
- 1400 hours
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
Addo Wildlife Sanctuary
Mazinga
Addo
07.2022 - 12.2022
- 1200 hours
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Wonderboom
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma For Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Steyn Culinary School
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Portion Control
Skills
Knife skills, Chicken, Red meat, Dessert, Eggs and Breakfast, Cold kitchen, Pastries, Fish and Bread, Poultry, Eggs and Breakfast, Red meat & Lamb, Pork & Offal, (Pulses, Noodles & Dumpling), Dessert, International Cooking, Cakes & Cookie, Game, Cold kitchen, Pastries, Yeast, Shellfish, Grilling, Management, Budgeting, Planning Events, Quility Control amd Waste management
Personal Information
- Age: 27
- Date of Birth: 05/29/96
Timeline
Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
Kyle Norris
09.2023 - 01.2024
Abogee Boutique Hotel
Clayton
07.2022 - 12.2022
Addo Wildlife Sanctuary
Mazinga
07.2022 - 12.2022
Steyn Culinary school
02.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Wonderboom
04.2001 -
Diploma For Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Steyn Culinary School
04.2001 -
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