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Kayden Andrews

Kayden Andrews

Randburg

Summary

Highly self-motivated individual with a passion for learning and exploring new aspects of the food industry. Interned at prestigious 5-star, 4-star, and Forbes 5-star establishments, gaining valuable insights into the expectations and requirements for efficient workflow. These experiences have honed efficiency and timeliness in high-pressure environments. Collaborative team player with strong leadership and communication skills, adept at working independently. Committed to delivering exceptional results in every task, striving to bring well-taught technical and theoretical skills to the industry while pushing boundaries with innovative flavors and unique ingredients. Focused on personal growth and embracing challenges, eager to explore all facets of the kitchen and expand culinary horizons.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef Intern

Sea Island Resort
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Prepared dishes for A la Carte service, banquets and special events.
  • Maintained HACCP standards.

Intern Commis Chef turned Part time Commis Chef

The Protea Balalaika Hotel
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for Mize en Place in Pastry Kitchen for daily functions including Lunch
  • Assisted in Cake, cookie and dessert production
  • Assisted in Hot kitchen in The Bull Run restaurant doing Mize en Place and finishing A la carte orders for service
  • Assisted with stock taking
  • Assisted with daily functions, I.e., snack platters, birthday platters, breakfast platters, breakfast buffet, occasional dinners

Intern Commis Chef

Radisson Red
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for Mize en Place for dishes in cold kitchen
  • Completing A la carte orders – Handled Cold kitchen by myself numerous times, assisted me in building confidence
  • Assisted with Stock Taking
  • Assisted with Fridge Cleaning
  • Assisted with Event Catering

Intern Commis Chef

Davinci Hotel and Suites
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for Mize en place for breakfast buffet
  • Responsible for Mize en place for pastry kitchen
  • Completed A la carte pastry orders
  • Assisted in Mize en place for events
  • Assisted with Stock taking
  • Assisted with Fridge cleaning

Intern Commis Chef

Food Lovers Market
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Interned in the Fishery for 1 week – learned how to scale and fillet fish
  • Assisted in serving customers- learned to identify fish types
  • Interned in the Bakery for 1 week- assisted in the making of cakes, cookies, doughnuts, eclairs, custard slices, breads and buns

Intern Commis Chef

Meatworld Butchery
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in sausage making
  • Learned about several types of meat cuts
  • Observed butchering of whole carcasses
  • Assisted in serving customers/ learned to identify meat cuts

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts -

The Swiss Hotel School
Randburg, Gauteng
12.2024

Skills

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Basic coding
  • Baking techniques
  • Pastry preparation
  • Dessert presentation
  • Temperature control
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Precision measuring
  • Catering
  • Dessert preparation
  • Plating
  • Ingredient selection

Skills and qualifications

English, Fluent, Afrikaans, Fluent, Experience in Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Completed basic coding course via Microsoft.org

Telephone number

+27 76 860 1416

Whatsapp number

+27 76 860 1416

Best time to contact

Late afternoon to early evening

Country of residence

South Africa

Date available to start training

10/30/23

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Citizenship: South Africa
  • Emergency Contact: Karen, Mother, +27 83 237 5238
  • Date of Birth: 03/01/02
  • Gender: Male

Hobbies and Interests

  • Interested in learning more in Pastry Kitchen.
  • Part-time baker.

Timeline

Pastry Chef Intern

Sea Island Resort
11.2023 - 11.2024

Intern Commis Chef turned Part time Commis Chef

The Protea Balalaika Hotel
09.2022 - 01.2023

Intern Commis Chef

Radisson Red
04.2022 - 06.2022

Intern Commis Chef

Davinci Hotel and Suites
09.2021 - 12.2021

Intern Commis Chef

Food Lovers Market
06.2021 - 06.2021

Intern Commis Chef

Meatworld Butchery
05.2021 - 06.2021

Diploma in Culinary Arts -

The Swiss Hotel School
Kayden Andrews