Martha Mkhize
Chef assistant
Krishna road briardene Durban North ,KZN
Summary
Dedicated and reliable hospitality professional with experience in food preparation, kitchen assistance, housekeeping, and customer service. Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, food safety, and guest service. Able to work under pressure, in teams, and deliver high-quality service. Seeking an opportunity in cruise ship hospitality or catering services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Function Chef / Chef Assistant / Buffet Assistant
Feedems Group
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Function coordinator, menu preparations and ensures that the quality of the food.
- Oversee and ensure the function is going smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensuring food quality and safety by supporting a prominent level of hygiene and clean as you go method.
- Ensuring the food goes out in time plaiting is done elegant and garnishing for a beautiful presentation.
- Assist the Chef in the hot kitchen with preparing meals for the buffet breakfast and lunch service.
- Making toasted sandwiches (including prep) taking food samples, food temperature and updating the Quality assurance file.
Buffet Attendant
Hilton hotel
Durban
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of buffet area throughout service hours.
- Assisted guests in selecting food items and accommodating dietary preferences.
- Replenished food trays and ensured freshness of all offerings consistently
- Set up and maintained buffet stations for daily service and events
- Ensured food presentation, portion control, and quality standards
- Replenished food items and monitored stock levels
- Delivered excellent customer service and assisted guests professionally
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards
- Cleared tables and kept dining areas clean and organized
- Worked with kitchen team to ensure smooth service operations
- Monitored food temperatures and followed health regulati
Housekeeper Hostess
Irvs Lodge South Broom
- Welcoming guests with a warm smile.
- Caring their baggage and giving them a tour inside the apartment.
- Making breakfast assisting in lunch and dinner.
- Cleaning the house kitchen applying vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising surfaces.
- Making sure all rooms maintained a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Reason for leaving: End of contract
Education
National Certificate: Food And Beverage Service - Food And Beverage Level 4
G&D
07.2024 - 06.2025
Matric - English Home Language, isiZulu first additional language, Mathematic Literacy, Economics, Business studies, History and Life Orientation
Parkhill secondary school
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Creative thinking
- Honesty
- Conflict management
- Teamwork
- Food safety
- Quality assurance
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Buffet setup
- Written communication
- Safe food handling
- Beverage service
- Food safety practices
- Sandwich making
- Food portioning and packaging
- Fruit preparations
- Safe handling
- Temperature control
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Portion control
- Customer service
- Knife skills
Languages
Home Language, Bilingual proficiency, Bilingual proficiency
References
- Amanda Sibiya, Feedem, 067 604 1436
- Dolly , hilton hotel +86 183 7203 1042 manager
- Khangelani Magojo, Department of Sport Art and Culture, +27 69 153 3079
- Sally Strachan, Irves Lodge, +27 68 025 8983
- Khangelani Magojo, KZNEDTEA, 067 1129 131, magoiok@gmail.com
Education - Matric
Parkhill secondary school, 12, 05/19, English Home Language, isiZulu first additional language, Mathematic Literacy, Economics, Business studies, History, Life Orientation
Timeline
National Certificate: Food And Beverage Service - Food And Beverage Level 4
G&D
07.2024 - 06.2025
Function Chef / Chef Assistant / Buffet Assistant
Feedems Group
01.2024 - 02.2026
Buffet Attendant
Hilton hotel
12.2022 - 12.2023
Housekeeper Hostess
Irvs Lodge South Broom
Matric - English Home Language, isiZulu first additional language, Mathematic Literacy, Economics, Business studies, History and Life Orientation
Parkhill secondary school