Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Reading Books
Languages
Timeline
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Rapelang Mokgohlwe Malebati

Rapelang Mokgohlwe Malebati

Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Carnival City, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative recipe development and efficient kitchen management. Skilled in knife techniques and food presentation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while adapting to guest preferences and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Work History

Work Integrated Learning Chef

Carnival City Sun International | 011 898 7000
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared diverse menu items adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation to maintain freshness.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
  • Developed new recipes contributing to seasonal menu offerings.
  • Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food quality.
  • Engaged with customers to accommodate dietary preferences and feedback.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations for safety compliance.

Work Integrated Learning Chef

Summer Place Boksburg Vanessa De Bruin (Head Co-Ordinator) : 079 078 9075
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu specifications and standard recipes.
  • Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed to support kitchen operations.
  • Ensured proper food handling techniques were followed to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from guests, enhancing dining experience.

Education

National Certificate: Professional Cookery -

Internation Hotel School
Johannesburg, South Africa
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Hulwazi Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa
12-2023

French Culinary Arts Fundamentals -

Internation Hotel School
Johannesburg, South Africa
05-2025

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Meal preparation

Reading Books

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain - A classic to read as a chef on Food Memoirs

The art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz - A creative inspiration 

Languages

English
Sepedi
Zulu

Timeline

Work Integrated Learning Chef

Carnival City Sun International | 011 898 7000
11.2024 - 12.2024

Work Integrated Learning Chef

Summer Place Boksburg Vanessa De Bruin (Head Co-Ordinator) : 079 078 9075
09.2024 - 11.2024

National Certificate: Professional Cookery -

Internation Hotel School

High School Diploma -

Hulwazi Secondary School

French Culinary Arts Fundamentals -

Internation Hotel School
Rapelang Mokgohlwe Malebati