Promise Hlengiwe Malinga
Chef
Durban
Summary
Passionate and dedicated with a strong skill set and professional approach. Committed to pursuing a dream career in the culinary industry. Motivated by a love for creating delicious dishes, I am self-driven and constantly seek opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistance
Moses Mabhida
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Preparing food (Hot, Cold & dessert) for the functions e.g
- Soccer games, Vips Suits & Hosts Functions
Commi Chef
DURBAN ICC
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Routing for Haalal Kitchen, Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, and Pastry & Bakery Kitchen
- Preparing items and Producing food items scratch for big functions over 3000 - 10 000 pax a week.
Internship
Garden Court Ulundi
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Serving Breakfast, Preparing and Producing food items from the menu for Lunch & Dinner
OSS- Kitchen Attendance
Garden Court Ulundi
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Serving Breakfast, Preparing and Producing food items from the menu for Lunch & Dinner, in Hot, cold & I am based in Pastry section and Breakfast Buffer.
Chef In charge for the Buffer
Malibu Bay Spur
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Planning and writing of Daily Menus, Preparing /cooking
- Dishes on the menu, serving buffet, counting the stock Making orders for stock needed.
OSS Kitchen Attendance
Garden Court Marine Parade
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Preparing hot food and cold salads for lunch and dinner buffet.
- Specialises in dessert,Preparing,and baking of assorted dessert for dinner buffet
- Storing of inventory according to FIFO method
- Ensuring of food safety procedures are being followed.
- Preparing and serving Ala carte
Commis Chef
TSOGO SUN
Durban
09.2021 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
1st Commis Chef
Princess Cruises
USA
12.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Preparing starters,Appetizers,salads,Sandwiches,sushi for dinner,Lunch and teatime.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
Durban University of Technology
Skills
Forecasting and planning
Menu planning
Food spoilage prevention
Ingredient selection
Kitchen Management
Signature dish creation
Problem-solving
Equipment Maintenance
Workflow Optimization
Cost reduction
Grilling
Sanitation guidelines
Baking and broiling skills
Food plating and presentation
Educationalqualifications
Sizophumelela High School, Grade 12 (Matric), 2012, IsiZulu, English, Bachelor, 1st for being very good reliable class representation, 2nd for being the most discipline learner year 2011, Durban University of Technology, Ritson (Hotel School), 2013 - 2016, 3 Years, ND/National Diploma in Catering Management, Catering Management l, ll, & lll, Catering Information System l, ll & lll, Catering Cost Control l, ll & lll, Catering Facilities ll & lll, Catering Operators l, Restaurant Operations l, ll & lll, Catering Commercial Cookery l, ll & lll
Appraisals
- 1st Commis Chef, 08/29/2023, 03/02/2024, PC, Diamond, Final, Job Cruise, Commitment to the Company Mission, Vision and Values; Demonstrates Culture Essential Behaviors, 4.00, Contribution to Guest and Team Experience, 3.00, Commitment to a Culture of Learning and Improvement, 3.00, Proficiency in Role Responsibilities, 3.00, Managing Company Resources, 3.00, Team Engagement and Communication, 3.00, Paolo Merio (Executive Chef), 02/25/2024, Stephen David Britton (FB Dir), 02/27/2024, A good appraisal, please read chefs comments and work on increasing the score on the next contract, well done.
- 1st Commis Chef, 05/31/2024, 11/22/2024, PC, Island, Final, Job Cruise, Commitment to the Company Mission, Vision and Values; Demonstrates Culture Essential Behaviors, 4.00, Contribution to Guest and Team Experience, 3.00, Commitment to a Culture of Learning and Improvement, 4.00, Proficiency in Role Responsibilities, 4.00, Managing Company Resources, 4.00, Team Engagement and Communication, 3.00, Antonio Joaquim Jerryton Dias (Executive Chef), 08/01/2024, Leon Johannes Swanepoel (FB Dir), 08/01/2024, A good appraisal, please read chefs comments and work on increasing the score on the next contract, well done.
Health
Excellent
Driverlicense
C1 with PDP
Criminalrecords
None
Personal Information
- ID Number: 940413 0681 088
- Date of Birth: 04/13/94
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Ms B. Bashe, Facility of Hospitality Secretary, 031 373 5504
- N. Mlotshwa, Lecturer, 031 373 5504 (Office)
- Chef Shella,083 303 2535
- Chef Renusha,031 337 3341
- Chef Petunia,035 870 1012
- Brendan,031 332 0120
- Chef Jonathan,073 307 2514
Certification
STCW
Timeline
STCW
12-2023
1st Commis Chef
Princess Cruises
12.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
TSOGO SUN
09.2021 - 11.2022
OSS Kitchen Attendance
Garden Court Marine Parade
12.2020 - 08.2021
Chef In charge for the Buffer
Malibu Bay Spur
02.2018 - 03.2020
OSS- Kitchen Attendance
Garden Court Ulundi
01.2017 - 12.2017
Internship
Garden Court Ulundi
01.2016 - 06.2016
Commi Chef
DURBAN ICC
06.2015 - 12.2015
Chef Assistance
Moses Mabhida
09.2013 - 05.2015
Diploma - Hospitality
Durban University of Technology