Cooking
MIRRIAM MANYATHELA
CHEF
Phalaborwa,LP
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high volume, fast - paced operations. Experienced with foreign cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profile.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chef
Mosate Hotel School
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Waitress
Catering Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Junior Chef
Bushveld Terrace
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed inventory efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing cost savings for the restaurant.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priorities within a fast-paced setting.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
AuPair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Substitute Teacher
Grace Church
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Waitress, Chef Assistant and Bartender
Cajori Hotel
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
Chef and Manager
Mbuthela Catering
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Developed signature dish that became bestseller, combining innovative flavors with classic techniques.
Education
Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mosate Hotel School
Phalaborwa, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Teaching English As A First Language
Bridge Education Group
Denver Colorado 04.2001 -
Certificate - Tourism
Mopani South East TVET College
Phalaborwa, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit High School
Phalaborwa, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Meal preparation
Interests
Traveling
Reading
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reference
Head Chef Adriaan Joubert : +27767368547
Head Chef and Lecturer Lesley Mogano: +27796787196
Doctor Anne J. West: +15209773001
Head Chef Nompumelelo R. Manzini: +27820737009
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Waitress
Catering Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
Chef
Mosate Hotel School
11.2024 - 08.2025
Junior Chef
Bushveld Terrace
04.2024 - 10.2024
AuPair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Grace Church
08.2020 - 12.2021
Waitress, Chef Assistant and Bartender
Cajori Hotel
07.2016 - 06.2018
Chef and Manager
Mbuthela Catering
06.2012 - 03.2014
Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mosate Hotel School
04.2001 -
Certificate - Teaching English As A First Language
Bridge Education Group
04.2001 -
Certificate - Tourism
Mopani South East TVET College
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit High School
04.2001 -
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