Mandlakazi Kandeni
Kitchen Assistant
Cape Town
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
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chef Assistant
The Pasta Factory
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management, reducing instances of stock shortages during service hours.
- Maintained high standards of food quality by routinely checking ingredients for freshness and adhering to proper storage procedures.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients
Kitchen Assistant Manager
The Little Pasta Factory
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored food quality throughout meal preparation process from ingredient selection through plating.
- Promoted cost-effective purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on ingredients and supplies.
- Reduced food waste by implementing effective inventory management practices and portion control techniques.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing kitchen operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through ensuring consistent food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with Head Chef to develop new menu items, driving restaurant sales growth.
- Collaborated with the head chef to develop new menu items, driving restaurant sales growth
Administrative Assistant
The Pasta Factory
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Document controlling.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Kitchen Assistant
The Pasta Factory
1 2018 - 12.2020
- Producing customer orders.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Ensuring a flowing production.
- Assisting kitchen supervisor with completion of daily orders.
- 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.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Education
National Senior Certificate -
Intsebenziswano Senior Secondary School
Cape Town 01.2008 - 2012.04
Skills
Profile
Mandlakazi Kandeni, 0680525283, mandlakazi.kandeni@gmail.com, E51 Siyahlala, Philippi, 7785
References
Katharina Thieme-Schiess MD
The Little Pasta Factory
076 468 9633
Khayakazi Beba-Head Chef
The Little Pasta Factory
084 222 5055
Executive Chef Yolanda Brown
The Pasta Factory
021 510 7150
063 986 5497
Timeline
Chef Assistant
The Pasta Factory
07.2022 - Current
Kitchen Assistant Manager
The Little Pasta Factory
12.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
The Pasta Factory
01.2020 - 12.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Intsebenziswano Senior Secondary School
01.2008 - 2012.04
Kitchen Assistant
The Pasta Factory
1 2018 - 12.2020
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