Mokgadi Mokoko
Chef
Boksburg
Summary
Results-focused Sous Chef bringing 6 years of experience in restaurant kitchens. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.
Culinary professional with experience focused on high-quality food preparation and kitchen management. Capable of enhancing menu offerings and ensuring smooth kitchen operations through strong organisational skills and creative approach to cooking. Adept at collaborating with senior chefs and mentoring junior staff to maintain consistent standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior sous chef
nungu private lodge
Lephalale
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilised excess stock by developing recipe adaptations and special menu items.
- Prepared dishes according to recipes ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Coached (3) staff to deliver top quality food service, consistent with brand guidelines.
- Adapted quickly under pressure, maintaining speed without compromising quality during peak hours.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Trained junior staff members to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.
Chef de partie
Stanley peitrese safaris
Alldays
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Trained apprentice chefs, improving their culinary skills substantially.
Education
certificate in the culinary arts - Hospitality
limpopo chefs academy
Polokwane, Limpopo 01.2018 - 11.2018
business management - business
randfontien collage
Randfontein, Gauteng 02.2005 - 11.2008
Skills
Management
undefinedLanguages
English
Fluent
northern sotho
Beginner
Timeline
Junior sous chef
nungu private lodge
01.2022 - 05.2023
Chef de partie
Stanley peitrese safaris
01.2020 - 09.2021
certificate in the culinary arts - Hospitality
limpopo chefs academy
01.2018 - 11.2018
business management - business
randfontien collage
02.2005 - 11.2008
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