LERATO MAHLAKWANE
safety officer
Acornhoek,MP
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Hoedspruit Cafe
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Health and Safety Representative
Transnet Freight Rail
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed risk assessments for various tasks, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents occurring in the workplace.
- Increased efficiency of emergency response procedures by coordinating drills and updating protocols as needed.
- Evaluated new equipment for safety compliance, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on safety initiatives, promoting consistency throughout the organization.
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Education
Computer Skills Program
Osizweni Science Center
Secunda, South Africa12-2017
Incident Investigation
Nosa
Witbank, South Africa03-2017
Occupational Health And Safety( SAMTRAC)
Nosa
Witbank, South Africa02-2017
Introduction To SAMTRAC
Nosa
Witbank, South Africa11-2016
High School Diploma -
Masingatana High
Acornhoek, South Africa12-2010
Skills
Health and safety compliance
Leadership qualities
Team management
Hazard identification
Weather monitoring
Environmental safety
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Additional Information
Motivated safety officer with a solid grasp of safety regulation and best practices completed SAMTRAC at NOSA. keen to apply skills and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment . Strong attention to details and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigation risk .eager to learn and grow in a safety role.
Languages
English
xitsonga
sepedi
Timeline
Head Chef
Hoedspruit Cafe
09.2020 - Current
Health and Safety Representative
Transnet Freight Rail
02.2018 - 10.2019
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
07.2014 - 03.2017
Computer Skills Program
Osizweni Science Center
Incident Investigation
Nosa
Occupational Health And Safety( SAMTRAC)
Nosa
Introduction To SAMTRAC
Nosa
High School Diploma -
Masingatana High
Hobbies & Interest
- fitness - personal training
- conducting safety games
- safety app development
REFFERENCES
Hoedspruit cafe |Sean cater | 0783356373
Transnet freight rail |Qabakhazi | 0710636289
KFC| Khathu | 076 798 9576