Nathan Pelser
Chef
Kokstad
Summary
Passionate and creative culinary professional with a deep understanding of the art of cooking. Skilled in honing culinary skills and dedicated to excellence. A keen eye for detail to create dishes that tantalize the taste buds and leave a lasting impression on diners. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruises
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Manage the Potato station
- Food Costings
- Training of Assistant Cooks
- Execute Recipes Flawlessly
- Time Management
- Grill Station during Dinner Service
- Assist Fish Station With the Fish Butchering
- Prepare all fish and seafood items for the ship
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Assistant Cook
Viking Ocean Cruises
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assist in the preparation process
- Set up buffet lines and assist guests with breakfast orders
- Assist in the plating of dinner service dishes
- Interact with the guests
- Set up stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner services
- Assist in special events
Head Chef (Trainee)
Classroom Café
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Waiter
- Line Cook
- Bartender
- Barista
- Chef de Partie
- Sous Chef (Trainee)
- Head Chef (Trainee)
- FOH Manager (Trainee)
- Business Manager (Trainee)
- Reason for leaving: Graduated from Culinary Institute
Education
Grade 8-Grade 12 -
Kokstad College
53 The Avenue, Kokstad 01.2015 - 01.2019
City and Guilds of London Diploma - Food and Beverage Services, Culinary Arts, Patisserie, Supervising and Training
1000 Hills Chef School
2 Wootton Ave, Bothas Hill, Durban 01.2020 - 01.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Sanitation
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
Education
Kokstad College, 08/2015-12/2019, Grade 8-Grade 12, Bachelors Pass, 1000 Hills Chef School, 01/2020-12/2021, City and Guilds of London Diploma: Food and Beverage Services (Level 2), Culinary Arts (Level 2), Patisserie (Level 2), Supervising and Training (Level 3), Food Safety and Catering (Level 2), First Aid (Level 1), NQF Fire Fighting (Level 2), Beer Brewing, WSET Wine Certificate (Level 1), Advanced Artisanal Certificate, Coffee Brewing Certificate (Level 1), Crisis Management Certificate, Crowd Management Certificate, Ikentoo Point of Sales System
Residential Area
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, 4700
Personal Information
- ID Number: 0104235089083
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Timeline
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruises
05.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Cook
Viking Ocean Cruises
12.2022 - 05.2023
Head Chef (Trainee)
Classroom Café
01.2020 - 12.2021
City and Guilds of London Diploma - Food and Beverage Services, Culinary Arts, Patisserie, Supervising and Training
1000 Hills Chef School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grade 8-Grade 12 -
Kokstad College
01.2015 - 01.2019
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