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Tozama Ndyawe

Commis Chef
Cape Town
Tozama Ndyawe

Summary

Skilled Chef Assistant with a track record of supporting senior chefs at The Back Yard Cafe through meticulous ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Excelled in food spoilage prevention and demonstrated strong multitasking abilities at The Westin Hotel and Resort. Proven leadership at The Oliver Station, enhancing team skills in culinary techniques and food safety, ensuring high-quality output and efficient food cost management. High-performing Chef offering Number years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
3
Certifications

Work History

The Back Yard Cafe
Cape Town

Chef Assistant
11.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.

The Westin Hotel and Resort
Cape Town South Africa

Commis Chef
02.2014 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • 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.

The Oliver Station
Cape Town South Africa

Head Chef
08.2003 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

Education

SA Chefs Academy
Cape Town , South Africa

Certificate from Food Production And Cooking
12.2019

Eziko Cooking And Catering Training Center
Langa Cape Town

Grade Attained BCCL . 17 1 St Class Medal from Cooking And Catering
10.1998

Kama High School
Middledrift South Africa

Matric ( Grade 12 ) from N/A
12.1990

University Overview

High school passed

Xhosa first language HG symbol E

Afrikaans second language HG symbol F

English second language HG symbol F

Biblical studies HG symbol E

Needlework and clothing SG symbol

Skills

Food spoilage prevention

Languages

English , Xhosa and Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Xhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Interests

I would like to travel and explore , learn and experience how are the other people leaving in other countries

N/A

Not applicable

Timeline

Chef Assistant

The Back Yard Cafe
11.2023 - 03.2024

Commis Chef

The Westin Hotel and Resort
02.2014 - 06.2020

Head Chef

The Oliver Station
08.2003 - 05.2008

Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

12-1990

SA Chefs Academy

Certificate from Food Production And Cooking

Eziko Cooking And Catering Training Center

Grade Attained BCCL . 17 1 St Class Medal from Cooking And Catering

Kama High School

Matric ( Grade 12 ) from N/A
Tozama Ndyawe Commis Chef