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
2021.02 - 2024.01
- 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
2011.12 - 2016.01
- 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, 7784Skills
Kitchen management
Food safety
Meal preparation
Food presentation
Cooking techniques
Kitchen sanitation
Recipe creation
Sanitation practices
Food safety monitoring
Knife safety
Menu preparation
Knife skills
Sanitation standards
Verbal and written communication
Food storage
Dish preparation
Menu development
Timeline
Lead Cook
Thobeka
2021.02 - 2024.01
Commis Chef
Candis Miller
2011.12 - 2016.01
Pizza & Salad Lady
Fedose
2016 - 2020
Grade 11 -
Luhlaza Secondary School