Malenchia Hartnick
Chef
Slangrivier
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Ellies on Main, excelling in high-volume dining and kitchen efficiency. Proven ability in food preparation and ingredient management, while fostering teamwork and communication. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous presentation and innovative recipe development. Committed to maintaining safety and cleanliness in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Kitchen Assistant & Chef
Ellies on Main
10.2024 - 10.2026
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Bakery Worker
Nellas Se Winkel
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Streamlined bakery operations through the implementation of efficient work procedures and time management techniques.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
Sushi Chef & Kitchen Assistant
Pili Pili Witsand
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Supported restaurant growth by developing innovative new sushi roll recipes that garnered positive reviews from patrons.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kairos Secondary School
Heidelberg, South Africa12-2017
Skills
Chef support
Kitchen equipment operation
Ingredient management
High volume dining
Cleaning and sanitizing
Food preparation
Portion control
Order accuracy
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant & Chef
Ellies on Main
10.2024 - 10.2026
Bakery Worker
Nellas Se Winkel
10.2022 - 03.2023
Sushi Chef & Kitchen Assistant
Pili Pili Witsand
03.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Kairos Secondary School