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HILTON NYONI

HILTON NYONI

Chef/Cook
99 Oxford Road, Saxonworld, Johannesburg

Summary

I am confident with my serving skills, responsible, serious in working time. I am an individual who is organized and can work speedy in pressure period time. I am also a flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Motivated cook looking to use my skills in multitasking and expand my experience in food service

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef/Head Grill Cook

The Place Restaurant
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Planned, cooked and presented delicious food dishes to guests
  • Responsible for day to day running of the kitchen
  • Dealt with customer needs, feedback, complaints and suggestion
  • Ensured that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic condition and meets the relevant food safety regulation
  • Prepared ingredients by following recipes
  • Responsible for making pizza daily
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards

Chef

Rooftop Restaurant
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Making and serving food and training chefs, taking stock, supervising junior chefs and managing chef duties
  • Checked food items on delivery and tidy them into cold storage
  • Ensured all the food produced is of the highest standard and delicious
  • Cooked a variety of different dishes including English and foreign dishes
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Waitron

The Rooftop Cafe
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service, responding to customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Chef

The Rooftop Cafe
02.2025 - Current
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Education

High School - English language B, Inter-grated Science C, Geography C, History C, IsiNdebele C

Milton High School
11-2016

Tourism And Hospitality Management

Alison Courses
Irish Online
04.2001 -

Skills

Menu memorization

References

The Head, +263 (09) 236 778, Milton High School


Mr B Madambi

The Rooftop Cafe

bornwell@rooftopcafe.co.za

+2711 675 0737

+2776 349 5411


Miss K Sithole

The Place Restaurant

katesithole@gmail.com

Timeline

Chef

The Rooftop Cafe
02.2025 - Current

Waitron

The Rooftop Cafe
04.2024 - 02.2025

Chef

Rooftop Restaurant
12.2023 - 03.2024

Sous Chef/Head Grill Cook

The Place Restaurant
04.2022 - 05.2023

Tourism And Hospitality Management

Alison Courses
04.2001 -

High School - English language B, Inter-grated Science C, Geography C, History C, IsiNdebele C

Milton High School

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