Thabile Cebekhulu
Durban
Summary
Skilled culinary professional with expertise in training and supervising kitchen staff. Ensures high standards in food preparation, presentation, and safety compliance. Collaborates with front-of-house teams to enhance service delivery during peak periods. Leads cooking demonstrations that enrich guest experiences and promote culinary standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cooker
The cliffs golf course @ Mountain Park
Marietta, South Caroline
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Led cooking demonstrations for guests, enhancing their dining experience and promoting the restaurant's culinary expertise.
- Supervised junior kitchen staff, providing training on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to guarantee seamless service delivery during peak dining hours.
Cooker
Icebolethu Catering
Durban
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversaw work of kitchen team producing high volume of quality meal items.
- Employed specialised baking techniques to create interesting food items and excel above competitor offerings.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
Line Cooker
International Convention Centre
Durban
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Inspected completed dishes to verify conformance with presentation and hygiene standards.
- Enforced recipe and portioning standards to uphold uniformity of food served, meet customer expectations and control costs.
- Utilised a variety of cooking methods, including baking, grilling, and sous-vide, to produce diverse menu offerings.
Education
Certificate - Culinary ARTs
International Hotel School
Durban, South Africa06-2024
Grade -
Syabonga Secondary School
Umsinga, South Africa01-2022
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Food prep
- Teamwork
- HACCP compliance
References
- Gabrielle Smith, Executive sous Chef, The Cliffs, +47 455 06 255
- Ayanda Radebe, sous Chef, International Convention Centre, +27 73 728 2814
- Denzil Mkhulisi, Manager, Cebolethu Catering, +27 64 775 5541
Personal Information
Age: 29
Timeline
Line Cooker
The cliffs golf course @ Mountain Park
03.2025 - 03.2026
Cooker
Icebolethu Catering
04.2024 - 06.2024
Line Cooker
International Convention Centre
11.2023 - 04.2024
Certificate - Culinary ARTs
International Hotel School
Grade -
Syabonga Secondary School