Kearabetswe Tiego Matsietsa
Kitchen Manager
Kagiso 2
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Idol Foods, Coppers Kyalami
12.2024 - Current
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Assistant kitchen manager
Idol Foods, La Parada Eastgate
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Leading the kitchen team to provide best quality dishes at all costs. Maintaining hygiene, Cleanliness and high standards of health. Daily stock count and control of stock issuing and wastages.
- Reduced food waste by diligently monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Assisted in hiring and training new kitchen staff, fostering a positive team atmosphere for efficient productivity.
Pizza Chef, Kitchen all-rounder, Junior Kitchen Manager
Idol Foods, Tiger’s Milk Kyalami
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Daily preparations for trade, Personal Hygiene and Staff hygiene, Food safety, Stock control, Stock ordering and receiving, dealing with staff queries and solving problems.
Kitchen Crew, Cashier.
Kauai Krugersdorp
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Preparation of food on a daily basis, hygiene and food safety, preparing orders, pleasing customers and Cashier role Duties.
Stockroom supervisor, Sales Associate, Cashier.
The Hub Store (Fourways)
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Cashier Role, Sales Representative and Customer Service. Receiving Stock, Checking in Stock Received, Acknowledging Stock Received, Transfers In and Transfers Out, Filing all Stock Admin as per date received, Store Banking Responsibilities and handing out of floats, and other Store Admin Duties.
Assistant Admin Clerk (Intern)
Gauteng Department of Education
04.2017 - 02.2019
- General Administrative support, organizing files and filing, taking minutes during meetings, Scheduling meetings.
Sales Associate, Cashier and Stockroom Associate
The Hub Store (Key West)
12.2013 - 03.2017
Education
Science
Mosupatsela Senior Secondary School
Krugersdorp, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2010
N4 – N6 Management Assistant - Office Practice N4, Communication N4, Computer Practice N4, Information Processing N4, Office Practice N5, Communication N5, Computer Practice N5, Information Processing N5, Office Practice N6, Communication N6, Computer Practice N6, Information Processing N6
Westcol TVET College (Krugersdorp Campus)
Krugersdorp, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2016
Skills
Procurement processes
Safety audits
Expediting orders
Kitchen management
Food safety
Food preparation
New employee recruitment
Cleaning and sanitation
Order accuracy
Food safety compliance
Verbal and written communication
Multitasking and organization
References
- Vukani, Mkhize, Assistant Store Manager, 072 466 2897, The Hub Store (keywest)
- Nthabiseng, Molefe, Senior Admin Clerk (Mentor), 068 530 5246, Gauteng Department of Education
- Collette, Assure, Store Manager, 084 706 2359, The Hub Store (Fourways)
- Ntombi, Ditshego, Supervisor, 011 273 0001, 081 750 0484, Kauai Krugersdorp
- Simon, Netshaulu, General Manager, 076 806 6426, Tiger’s Milk Kyalami
- Simon, Netshaulu, General Manager, 076 806 6426, La Parada Eastgate
- Ntombi Mahlangu, General Manager, 060 433 1384, Coppers Kyalami
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Idol Foods, Coppers Kyalami
12.2024 - Current
Assistant kitchen manager
Idol Foods, La Parada Eastgate
08.2024 - 11.2024
Pizza Chef, Kitchen all-rounder, Junior Kitchen Manager
Idol Foods, Tiger’s Milk Kyalami
08.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen Crew, Cashier.
Kauai Krugersdorp
11.2021 - 08.2022
Stockroom supervisor, Sales Associate, Cashier.
The Hub Store (Fourways)
09.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Admin Clerk (Intern)
Gauteng Department of Education
04.2017 - 02.2019
Sales Associate, Cashier and Stockroom Associate
The Hub Store (Key West)
12.2013 - 03.2017
Science
Mosupatsela Senior Secondary School
04.2001 - 01.2010
N4 – N6 Management Assistant - Office Practice N4, Communication N4, Computer Practice N4, Information Processing N4, Office Practice N5, Communication N5, Computer Practice N5, Information Processing N5, Office Practice N6, Communication N6, Computer Practice N6, Information Processing N6
Westcol TVET College (Krugersdorp Campus)
04.2001 - 01.2016