Nokukhanya Yolanda Ncube
Sandton
Summary
I'm a dedicated and passionate Assistant Chef with 10 months experience in fast-paced kitchens. Skills in food prep, dim sum, cold section and team management. Proven track record of delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Seeking a dynamic role to showcase creativity and drive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chef
Tang restuarent
Sandton
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of catering events, from menu selection to final presentation, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Helped kitchen team prioritise and complete high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Performed daily prep work, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces, to support efficient service delivery.
- Prepared dish ingredients by chopping vegetables, meats and garnishes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and mixers, following health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Conducted regular checks on food stock, alerting management of low inventory levels or potential shortages.
Education
Culinary, Assistant Chef - Assistant chef
Chilton International Standard
Germiston06-2025
Skills
- Culinary Skills - Expert
- Cooking Skills - Expert
- Baking Skills - Expert
- Food preparation
- Knife Skills - Expert
- Seasoning - Expert
- Kitchen Safety Skills - Expert
- Hygiene Practice - Expert
Certification
Assistant Chef
Languages
English - Proficient
Beginner
A1
IsiZulu - Native
Beginner
A1
IsiNdebele - Native
Beginner
A1
Sepedi - UpperIntermediate
Beginner
A1
Custom
Kitchen Safety, Hygiene Practice, Knife Skills, Culinary Skills, Baking Skills
References
- Head chef-Vixa Khalanga
Contact: 0658800072
Additional Information
I can also work as a waitron or a housekeeper. I have worked as a bathroom attendant at tang restaurant and also helping runners sometimes.
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Tang restuarent
02.2025 - Current
Culinary, Assistant Chef - Assistant chef
Chilton International Standard