Maphanga Sanda
Pietermaritzburg,South Africa
Summary
Enthusiastic young part-time Waitress skilled in creating diverse and delicious dishes, contributing to smooth kitchen operations. Known for maintaining high standards in food preparation and hygiene, ensuring customer satisfaction. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members to deliver exceptional catering experiences in events.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer: Assisted Child Care Giver (On-going)
Lindiwe Edu-care
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved health and wellbeing.
- Reinforced appropriate discipline techniques as set out by parents.
- Ensured child safety by supervising activities and providing appropriate guidance.
- Fostered a supportive and compassionate environment to enhance child development.
- Administered medication when necessary, under parental instructions.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living spaces for healthy conditions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organised educational play activities, contributing to cognitive growth.
Assistant chef / Waitress
Deborah's Catering (Part-time | School holidays)
Umzimkulu, South Africa
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Prepared fresh ingredients for meal execution, ensuring freshness and taste.
- Facilitated smooth operation by keeping utensils clean and ready at all times.
- Improved efficiency in the kitchen through effective multitasking abilities.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals, resulting in efficient service delivery.
- Cleaned and organised kitchen workstations to maintain smooth operations and minimise delays.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
Education
Matriculated - High School
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 01.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Resourcefulness
- Basic mathematics
- Multitasking efficiency
- Active Listening
- Communication skills
- Communicative and articulate
- Empathetic service
- Service-Oriented mindset
- Precision in measurements
- Prompt response
- Patience under pressure
- Customer Service
- Customer engagement
Languages
Isizulu
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
IsiXhosa
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Culinary , Reading, Travelling and Working Out.
Accomplishments
1. Half Provincial Colors: (Kwa-Zulu Nata)
- Soccer
- Drama
2. Merit in Cultural Choir
3. Prefect: Library Centre
Timeline
Volunteer: Assisted Child Care Giver (On-going)
Lindiwe Edu-care
02.2025 - Current
Assistant chef / Waitress
Deborah's Catering (Part-time | School holidays)
01.2023 - 12.2025
Matriculated - High School
Riverwood College
01.2020 - 12.2024
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