Prudence Mhlongo
Hospitality Management
Durban
Summary
To utilize my skills, enthusiasm & Initiative working as part of a dynamic team in a challenging and inspiring environment. Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chef Assistant / Cashier
KFC Hooper Lane
Durban
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management, reducing instances of stock shortages during service hours.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends to create innovative dishes that increased repeat business.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
Chef Assistant / Cashier
KFC
Durban
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Duration: 1 Year (Jan 2014 – Dec 2015)
- Reason For Leaving: End of 1 year contract
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management, reducing instances of stock shortages during service hours
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes in a timely manner
Education
Grade 12 -
ICESA Matric School
Durban 01.2012 - 12.2024
N4 in Hospitality Management and Catering Services -
Berea Technical College
Durban 01.2018 - 06.2018
N5-N6 In Hospitality Management and Catering Services -
PC Training And Business College
Gauteng 01.2023 - 12.2023
Caregivers Course and HIV/AIDS Basic Counselling -
Secrete Heart Caregivers And Counsellors CC
Durban 07.2010 - 05.2010
Certificate of Completion - Beauty Therapy
Phumawazi Beauty Skills
Durban 04.2024 - 04.2024
Skills
Reliable and dependable
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Team player and leader
Analytical thinking
Have the ability to make any technical problem understandable for any person
Self-aware
Customer Focus
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8906200794089
- Ethnicity: Black
- Health Status: Excellent
- Gender: Female
Work Summary
- Providing assistant to customers in store
- Performed Planning and stock control
- Meal Preparation as per KFC recipe
- Cashier
- Provided assistance in stock counting and packaging of items in shelves
- Daily, weekly and monthly Stock count.
Disabilities
None
References
- Mr Victor, KFC Hooper Lane, (067) 943 7230
- Miss Fikile, KFC Hooper Lane, (083) 421 2306
Timeline
Certificate of Completion - Beauty Therapy
Phumawazi Beauty Skills
04.2024 - 04.2024
N5-N6 In Hospitality Management and Catering Services -
PC Training And Business College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Chef Assistant / Cashier
KFC Hooper Lane
01.2019 - 12.2022
Chef Assistant / Cashier
KFC
03.2018 - 03.2018
N4 in Hospitality Management and Catering Services -
Berea Technical College
01.2018 - 06.2018
Grade 12 -
ICESA Matric School
01.2012 - 12.2024
Caregivers Course and HIV/AIDS Basic Counselling -
Secrete Heart Caregivers And Counsellors CC
07.2010 - 05.2010