Gastronomy
Mpho Macdonald Jood
Commis Chef
Ruimsig
Summary
To leverage my 3+ years of culinary experience and recent Food and Beverage course completion to secure a dynamic role as a Commis Chef. I'm passionate about continuing to grow my gastronomy knowledge and skills, and I'm excited to contribute to a kitchen team's success. With a proven track record of supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and planning meals for large groups, I'm confident in my ability to excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment. I'm looking for a challenging role that will allow me to apply my practical skills, creativity, and passion for food to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Commis Chef
Town Lodge Roodepoort
08.2021 - Current
- Introduce new menu items, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
- Manage food preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements
- Reduce near misses and injuries by enforcing safety standards
- Successfully estimate supply needs and food costing to minimise waste
- Mentor and train 11 junior staff members
- Collaborate with Head Chefs to plan and prepare meals for 100+ people per day
- Work effectively with guests, responding to their needs and preferences
- Put myself in every position to understand expectations and exceed them
Junior CPD Trainee
VenueHub
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Wedding Service
- Managed food preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements
- Prepared food for guests according to the menu
- Transported food to wedding venues and set up service stations
- Managed service stations, ensuring sufficient food for guests
- Purchased meat and poultry products for events
- Wedding Service
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
Grade 12 -
Newcastle H. School
Newcastle, South Africa01-2019
Certificate - Food Preparation And Culinary Arts
HTA School of Culinary Art
Johannesburg, South Africa02-2021
Certificate - Food And Bevarage
CSG Group
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Menu planning and preparation
- Food safety and hygiene management
- Team supervision and mentoring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Cost control
- Food and beverage operations
- POS system operation
- Food preparation
- Mise en place
- Knife skills
Certification
First Aid
Leadership Roles
- Led first (1st) Hockey Team to reach the finals in 2015
- Led Second (2nd) Cricket Team to derby finals
Resume Objective
To obtain a challenging and creative role as a Commis Chef where I can apply my practical skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of the kitchen team.
Awards
- 1st team Hockey Captain
- 2nd team Cricket Captain
- Team leader in the head kitchen
Interests
Music
Meditation
Cooking, mixing drinks, making music, meditating
Doing all 3 of these things in one day is heaven to me
Timeline
Commis Chef
Town Lodge Roodepoort
08.2021 - Current
Junior CPD Trainee
VenueHub
02.2020 - 07.2021
Certificate - Food And Bevarage
CSG Group
04.2001 -
Grade 12 -
Newcastle H. School
Certificate - Food Preparation And Culinary Arts
HTA School of Culinary Art
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