MADUME KARABO MAGOGODI
JNR CHEF DE PARTIE
Brakpan
Summary
Driven Culinary Arts Professional with a solid background in creating innovative dishes and managing kitchen operations. Achieved high standards of food safety and sanitation through effective communication and teamwork. Focused on maintaining quality and consistency in food preparation while adapting to diverse kitchen environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Lakeside Lodge
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Chopped and peeled fruits and vegetables, washed dishes, garnished dishes, cleaned kitchen and scullery, conducted stock counts, prepared cold salads and entremets.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
Freelancer Pastry Commis Chef
Mhondoro Safari Villa & Lodge
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Optimized workflow by multitasking effectively, ensuring the timely completion of multiple orders simultaneously.
- Supported catering services by preparing large quantities of pastries while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Reduced recipe preparation times using time-saving techniques without sacrificing quality or taste.
- Performed efficient mise en place, streamlining production processes during busy service hours.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization, fostering a productive work environment.
- Participated in team meetings to offer ideas for menu improvements and kitchen efficiency strategies.
Waitress
Ocean Basket, Mall Carnival
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Full-time waitress, cleaning the restaurant, table setting, wiping chairs, tables, cruets and marrying condiments, preparing accompaniments, cleaning of restrooms, providing customer service and taking orders via the EPOS system, wiping menus, washing trays, baking bread rolls, window wash and tablecloths, takeaway box folding, refills for straws, take away plastics, sweets, sushi sticks, paper rolls
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Education
Diploma - Food Preparation in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Services
Legends Hospitality School & Academy
01-2024
Grade 12 - undefined
Langaville Secondary School
01-2018
Skills
Cooking
Sauce Preparation
Food Preparation
Knife Skills
Kitchen sanitation
Commercial kitchen expertise
Assisting Other Chefs
Time Management
References
- Chefs, Bafana, Mentor, 081 896 9729
- MS, Sipheshile Vilakazi, Culinary Facilitator, 081 828 2571
- MS, Xollie Sibiya, Food and Bev Facilitator, 063 831 7589
Interests
Cooking
Certification
First aid level 1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Johannesburg, GP
Open to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Freelancer Pastry Commis Chef
Mhondoro Safari Villa & Lodge
04.2024 - 05.2024
Commis Chef
Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Lakeside Lodge
01.2024 - 01.2025
Waitress
Ocean Basket, Mall Carnival
12.2022 - 03.2024
Grade 12 - undefined
Langaville Secondary School
Diploma - Food Preparation in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Services
Legends Hospitality School & Academy