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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sinazo Mbelembushe

Commis Chef
Cape Town
Sinazo Mbelembushe

Summary

Determined Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over Number years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Capetown

Commis Chef
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • 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.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.

Zebros Chicken
George

General Kitchen Worker
01.2015 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Ensured customer satisfaction through quick and accurate completion of orders.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing any concerns or special requests promptly and professionally.
  • Demonstrated versatility by working various roles within the kitchen as needed, from dishwashing to food prep.
  • Contributed to improved overall kitchen performance by implementing effective time management strategies during busy shifts.

Fresh Stop (caltex)
Queenstown

Cashier
04.2014 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

Southern Sun Learning Development
Cape Town

Certificate from Aspiring Supervisory Skills
11.2023

University Overview

How to become a professional supervisor and how to deal with staff all the time

Francios Ferreira Academy
George

Certificate from Culinary Skills
04.2016

University Overview

Food preparation,health and safety procedures

MSC Busines College
George

Diploma from Retail Travel
11.2014

University Overview

Flight bookings, hotel accommodation, cruises, car rentals

Thusong Service Centre
George

Certificate from Computer Skills Course
10.2010

University Overview

Microsoft word, excell, PowerPoint Internet and emails.

Skills

High hygienic standards

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Timeline

Commis Chef

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
09.2016 - Current

General Kitchen Worker

Zebros Chicken
01.2015 - 11.2015

Cashier

Fresh Stop (caltex)
04.2014 - 11.2014

Southern Sun Learning Development

Certificate from Aspiring Supervisory Skills

Francios Ferreira Academy

Certificate from Culinary Skills

MSC Busines College

Diploma from Retail Travel

Thusong Service Centre

Certificate from Computer Skills Course
Sinazo MbelembusheCommis Chef