Pursue a degree in social Science
portia Neo Makgwadi
Junior Chef
64 Leswega Street Mahube Valley (Pretoria East)
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in the hospitality industry, notably at Grubhouse. Expert in cooking and food handling, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Proven ability to train staff and enhance team performance, ensuring efficient meal service during peak hours.
Overview
1
1
Language
2027
2027
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef/Cook
Grubhouse
2025 - Current
- Trained new cooks on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering team skill development.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards for customer service.
- Led daily operations during peak hours, ensuring timely meal delivery and service efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Chef De Partie/cook
Wiesenhof (Silverlakes)
2022 - 11.2024
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
- Implemented food safety practices, reducing waste and ensuring quality control measures.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to optimize customer satisfaction through timely service delivery.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Club V Attendant
Virgin Active
02.2012 - 2016
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of club facilities, enhancing member experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment functionality through regular checks and reporting malfunctions.
- Supported health and safety compliance by adhering to sanitation protocols and guidelines.
- Resolved conflicts among members when necessary, fostering a positive community atmosphere within the club setting.
General Assistant
Fruit And Vegetables City
2009 - 2011
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing and labeling stock for efficient retrieval.
- Supported customer service team by addressing inquiries and providing product information.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
- Adapted quickly to various tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in training sessions to improve product knowledge and customer interaction skills.
- Supported daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and increasing overall productivity.
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Frying
Hospitality and service industry background
Interests
Education
Matric
Benoni Educational College
Springs(Benoni) 01.1996 - 11.1999
Tourism And Hospitality
Bonwelong Skills Development
Limpopo(remotely Service Provider) 09.2013 - 06.2016
Age
Born October 18 1981
High school Subjects
English First Language
Afrikaans Second Language
Physical Science
Biology
Business Economics
Mathematics
South African Law
Dependants
2
Timeline
Tourism And Hospitality
Bonwelong Skills Development
09.2013 - 06.2016
Club V Attendant
Virgin Active
02.2012 - 2016
Matric
Benoni Educational College
01.1996 - 11.1999
Chef/Cook
Grubhouse
2025 - Current
Chef De Partie/cook
Wiesenhof (Silverlakes)
2022 - 11.2024
General Assistant
Fruit And Vegetables City
2009 - 2011