Lefa Nkgudi
Culinary Arts
Mokopane
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Cook with expertise in meal preparation and barbecue cooking, honed at The Broadmoor Hotel and The Big Cedar Lodge. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality food and efficient service. Strong multitasking and team collaboration skills ensure a clean, organized kitchen while maintaining strict food safety standards.
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
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1
year of professional experience
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Language
Work History
Cook
The Big Cedar Lodge
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Cold dishes preparation like salads, starters and sandwiches.
- Food safety and hygiene.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Cook
The Broadmoor Hotel
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Hot kitchen, Grilling meat and vegetables
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Student At Limpopo Chefs Academy
Limpopo 04.2001 -
Skills
Meal preparation expertise
Efficient food preparation
Barbecue cooking
Customer service
Time management
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Contamination prevention
Kitchen organization
Attention to detail
Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Cook
The Big Cedar Lodge
11.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
The Broadmoor Hotel
11.2023 - 03.2024
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Student At Limpopo Chefs Academy
04.2001 -
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