Hi, I’m
Nqobile Mfaba
Pastry Chef
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Private Chef with a passion for culinary arts, recognized for enhancing client satisfaction at 7taste Exquisite Events. Expert in menu planning and ingredient sourcing, I consistently delivered high-quality, customized meals while fostering strong client relationships. Committed to maintaining sanitation practices and ensuring food safety, I thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
7taste Exquisite Events
Private Chef
11.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Increased repeat business through consistently providing exceptional services that exceeded client expectations.
- Coordinated with event planners during large gatherings or parties, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough research on nutrition trends and dietary restrictions to better cater to clients'' specific needs.
- Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Shopped for ingredients.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Conducted regular inventory checks on kitchen supplies and equipment, making necessary purchases or repairs as needed.
- Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Prepared and cooked over Number meals per week for Business Name.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing various types of cuisine from around the world according to client preferences.
- Sought continuous professional development through attending workshops, culinary classes, and industry events to stay current with trends and techniques.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Tsebo Solutions
Cook
01.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Monte Casino
Commis Chef/Pastry
02.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- 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.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality dishes under tight deadlines.
- Assisted in designing seasonal menu that increased customer footfall during off-peak months.
Cafe Patisserie
Pastry Chef
07.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
Education
Capsicum Culinary Studio Rosebank, Johannesburg
Pastry Diploma from Marketing Management
Skills
Meal preparation
undefinedTimeline
Private Chef
7taste Exquisite Events
11.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
Tsebo Solutions
01.2024 - 11.2024
Commis Chef/Pastry
Monte Casino
02.2021 - 03.2023
Pastry Chef
Cafe Patisserie
07.2019 - 06.2020
Capsicum Culinary Studio
Pastry Diploma from Marketing Management