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Tshegofatso Sekhwela
Butchery Assistant
Centurion
Work Preference
Summary
Developed strong skills in fast-paced, customer-focused environment, including precise knife handling and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within team. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be effectively applied and further developed.
Overview
4
4
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Functions Host
Happy Hopply Horse Padstal
03.2025 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
Butchery Assistant
JR Legacies Meat Market
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered trust among customers by consistently delivering accurate orders while adhering to requested specifications on cuts or weights of meats.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently process, package, and label products for seamless retail display.
- Ensured high quality merchandise by routinely inspecting products for freshness, discarding any subpar items.
- Streamlined order fulfillment by quickly assembling custom orders according to customer preferences.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
Waitress
Arlington Brewery and Cider
02.2018 - 2019
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Floor Supervisor
Pick'n Pay
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Held team meetings to gain feedback, provide updates and set policies.
- Streamlined daily processes for increased efficiency, implementing new procedures and best practices.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Met with management to discuss work plans and develop enhancements and strategies to achieve operational objectives.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammanskraal Secondary School
Gauteng12-2012
Skills
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food safety
Packaging and labeling
Product presentation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
- Wrapped and prepared Number pounds of pork, beef and game each day.
Interests
Read and writting
Learning new skills
Self love and mind growth
Timeline
Functions Host
Happy Hopply Horse Padstal
03.2025 - Current
Butchery Assistant
JR Legacies Meat Market
08.2024 - Current
Waitress
Arlington Brewery and Cider
02.2018 - 2019
Floor Supervisor
Pick'n Pay
04.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Hammanskraal Secondary School