Luthando Mjila
Chef De Partie
Cape Town
Summary
The key to success is to be the best version of yourself, and i mastered that, because from the first day i started working i have never lost focus, i started from a cleaning position i had to step in whenever i was needed in any department and i was determined to go higher and that is exactly what i did, throughout the years i have made it my mission to serve high quality food to the guests satisfactory. If you are looking for a hard worker, a determined candidate, a leader and a team worker, look no further because i am the person for you
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commis Chef/Chef De Partie
Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
10.2006 - 01.2024
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Education
Matric -
Motherwell High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Self Motivation
- High hygienic standards
- Team Leadership
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
Timeline
Commis Chef/Chef De Partie
Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
10.2006 - 01.2024
Matric -
Motherwell High School
04.2001 -
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