Ditshwanelo Malete
Business Analyst
Soshanguve,Gauteng
Summary
Talented hairdresser and food chef passionate with producing quality hair and quality culinary skills. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to learn and adapt skills quickly especially in a culinary food produce and hairdressing environment . Worked with different kind of machines and equipment in the food environment and hairdressing environment. A business-minded individual who is running a hairdressing salon and worked through intense hours and in a fast-paced manner. Able to apply different and creative hairstyles. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows and hair- care service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Izintaba Restaurant (University of Pretoria)
03.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Made sure that kitchen was spotless after cooking, cleaned about 300 dishes per day and completed before knockout.
Hairdresser
Self-employed
01.2000 - Current
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Waitress
Afro Lounge Kitchen Bar
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Sales Asssistant
Mara-Jack Trading Company
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Operator
Lil Joe's Ice Cream Soshanguve Spar
02.2006 - 12.2007
- Learned a skill of operating an Ice-cream machine.
- Sold over a 200 Ice cream per day.
- Made ice cream mixtures.
Education
Grade 11 - Business And Accounting
Hlomphanang High School
Soshanguve12.1999
Skills
- Hairdressing (washing, cutting, braiding, weaving, plaiting)
- Banquets and Catering
- Cash Register Operations
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
Languages
Pedi
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Chef
Izintaba Restaurant (University of Pretoria)
03.2023 - Current
Waitress
Afro Lounge Kitchen Bar
11.2008 - 11.2009
Sales Asssistant
Mara-Jack Trading Company
04.2008 - 10.2008
Operator
Lil Joe's Ice Cream Soshanguve Spar
02.2006 - 12.2007
Hairdresser
Self-employed
01.2000 - Current
Grade 11 - Business And Accounting
Hlomphanang High School
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