Nompumelelo Makhathini
Chef
Johannesburg
Summary
Personal Chef with experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens with a deep passion for food and tantalising clients taste buds with different ethnic and classic dishes. Self-motivated to learn new recipes. Create menus built around client preferences and satisfaction. Menu plan according to different seasons and social stratifications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Personal Chef
Sean Zamokuhle Khumalo
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by creating personalized and diverse meal plans tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Provided attentive service during meal preparation and presentation, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for clients.
- Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
- Preparing menu and executing it to the best of my ability for the clients personal events.
Cook
Bantuvukani Primary School
Durban
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Forming menu planning and sticking to budget without sacrificing the quality of food served.
- Researching food sources that provide the most nutritional content for growing kids.
Education
Matric - Geography, Life Science, Drama
Durban Girl’s High School
Durban 01.2003 - 12.2008
Consumer Science - Food And Nutrition
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2009 - 03.2012
Skills
Kitchen equipment usage
Food Preparation
Recipe Development
Ingredient Sourcing
Budget planning
Grilling Techniques
Allergy awareness
Food photography
Special Events
Timeline
Personal Chef
Sean Zamokuhle Khumalo
01.2024 - Current
Cook
Bantuvukani Primary School
02.2021 - 12.2023
Consumer Science - Food And Nutrition
Durban University of Technology
01.2009 - 03.2012
Matric - Geography, Life Science, Drama
Durban Girl’s High School
01.2003 - 12.2008