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Nolubabalo Mkhetshana

Nolubabalo Mkhetshana

Kitchen Chef
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Thobeka, excelling in kitchen management and food safety. Proven ability to create unique dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional meal preparation and presentation.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Cook

Thobeka
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Collaborated with fellow cooks to create unique culinary offerings that incorporated regional flavors and local ingredients.

Pizza & Salad Lady

Fedose
2016 - 2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Commis Chef

Candis Miller
12.2011 - 01.2016
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.

Education

Grade 11 -

Luhlaza Secondary School
6 Velili St, Village 1 North, Cape Town, 7784

Skills

Kitchen management

Timeline

Lead Cook

Thobeka
02.2021 - 01.2024

Commis Chef

Candis Miller
12.2011 - 01.2016

Pizza & Salad Lady

Fedose
2016 - 2020

Grade 11 -

Luhlaza Secondary School
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