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Justin  Berg

Justin Berg

Commis Chef
Pretoria,GP

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a rich background in culinary arts, notably at Sabrosa Catering. Excelled in event coordination and quality control, showcasing superior cooking techniques and a keen eye for detail. Proficient in personal hygiene & safety, alongside a talent for fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Sabrosa Catering
05.2023 - Current

Food Prep: Assisting with food preparation as needed, ensuring ingredients are ready for service.
Stock Management: Monitoring inventory levels, placing orders, and maintaining stock lists.
Supplier Communication: Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Event Coordination: Managing event schedules, locations, and logistics.
Staff Scheduling: Creating and maintaining staff schedules for different locations.
Quality Control: Ensuring food quality, presentation, and service standards are met.
Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers and addressing their inquiries or concerns.
Budget Tracking: Assisting with tracking expenses and adhering to budget guidelines.
Team Coordination: Coordinating tasks and responsibilities among team members.
Profit and loss management.

Commis Chef

Meal Treats
06.2023 - 08.2023

Duties:
• Preparing different desserts
• Lining pie pastry every day
• Preparation of frozen meals
• Helping with packaging and labeling of products
• Helping the team finish their list of food preparation
• Cleaning down the station and washing dishes.

Commis Chef

Aleia
01.2023 - 03.2023

Duties:
• Preparing for different courses and menus
• Plating and presenting dishes
• Preparation of different functions
• Helping with labeling of products
• Helping the team finish their list of food preparation
• Cleaning down the station and washing dishes
• Doing stock take.

Commis Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
07.2022 - 12.2022

Duties:

Preparing Salads and Sauces.

One of my duties as a commis chef is to prepare simple dishes.
Presentation of dishes before they are served.
Chopping ingredients for other chefs, often in the hours before the restaurant opens.
Assisting the Head Chef.
Receiving Deliveries.
Take inventory of the stock room, noting how much of each ingredient the restaurant has and what needs to be ordered.
Maintaining Safety and Hygiene, Cleaning.

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Food Preparat - Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
Pretora
04.2001 -

Prue Leith Chefs Academy Certificate of Achievemen - Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
Pretoria
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Eldoraigne High School
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills



● Cooking methods & techniques
● First Aid & Fire course
● WSET Wine Course (Level 1)

● Personal Hygiene & Safety

● Numeracy, units measure & computer literacy

Timeline

Commis Chef

Meal Treats
06.2023 - 08.2023

Operations Manager

Sabrosa Catering
05.2023 - Current

Commis Chef

Aleia
01.2023 - 03.2023

Commis Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
07.2022 - 12.2022

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Food Preparat - Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
04.2001 -

Prue Leith Chefs Academy Certificate of Achievemen - Chef

Prue Leith Culinary Institute
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Eldoraigne High School
04.2001 -
Justin BergCommis Chef