NCEBA MLAKUHLWA
QUALIFIED CHEF
GAUTENG
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HOSPITALITY CHEF
REEF CATERS
GAUTENG
06.2017 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Logistics Assistant
ON THE DOT AGENCY
CAPE TOWN
02.2014 - 12.2022
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
- Generated, distributed and filed copies of all billing paperwork.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Kept deliveries in line with import and export laws to minimize delays.
LOOGISTIC
TRANSMEN AGENCY
CAPE TOWN
01.2012 - 10.2022
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Driver
SELF
GAUTENG
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
- Worked directly with customers to assess damage and incompleteness of orders.
- Informed management of daily activities by updating logs with mileage and delivery information.
Education
High School Diploma -
SANGWENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CAPE TOWN 01.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
CTI CULLINARY SCHOOL
PRETORIA 01.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
Proficiency in hospitality systems
Hospitality and service industry background
Chef at [restaurant], awarded best restaurant in [magazine name]
Hospitality
Hotel and hospitality knowledge
Cultural Awareness
Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Chef consultations
Hospitality service expertise
Hospitality best practices
Chef support
BIBLICAL MINISTRIES
besides all the criteria and life challenges and skills that i have acquired, im much active in the church ministiries
Timeline
HOSPITALITY CHEF
REEF CATERS
06.2017 - Current
Logistics Assistant
ON THE DOT AGENCY
02.2014 - 12.2022
Driver
SELF
01.2014 - 11.2016
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
CTI CULLINARY SCHOOL
01.2013 - 12.2016
LOOGISTIC
TRANSMEN AGENCY
01.2012 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
SANGWENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2012 - 12.2012