Nontsikelelo Keli
Cape town
Summary
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Quality-focused and efficient Cook adept at running fast-paced kitchens. Team player valued for positive attitude and exceptional productivity. Skilled in creating cost-effective menus to minimise food costs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooker and grilling
Fat cactus
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as team member.
- Safely operated bakery ovens, fryers and mixers.
- Prepared for each shift by placing clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.
- Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
- Researched new recipes, culinary items and ingredients for preparing traditional and foreign dishes for special events or seasons.
Kitchen chef
The family kitchen
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
Restaurant Team Member
KFC
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed recipes and menus to align culinary trends with consumer demand.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
Education
N6 - Hospitality and catering service
Northlink college
TygerbergSkills
- Portion and cost control
- Waste control
- Meal preparation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
Certification
- I have N5 and N4 in hospitality and catering service and I’m still waiting for N6 to come out
Timeline
Cooker and grilling
Fat cactus
04.2022 - 10.2024
Restaurant Team Member
KFC
04.2021 - 12.2021
Kitchen chef
The family kitchen
01.2021 - 03.2022
N6 - Hospitality and catering service
Northlink college
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