Chef
Resume:
Mercia Koebergh
Assistant Catering Manager / Head Chef
*** ***** ****, *********, ********, 7200, South Africa
Email: acw20i@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/mercia-koebergh-a57986129
Skype: Mercia Koebergh
Personal Profile
I am a driven and proactive individual with 1 year of practical training and 3 years’ catering experience in the hospitality industry. In addition I have worked at Fedics Food Services as a Duty Manager for 3 years’. I have done practical training in assisting in all the sections of a kitchen as well as preparation of food. I am currently an Assistant Catering Manager and Head Chef and I am responsible for leading and inspiring the team as well as being in charge of the control of all kitchen operations and preparation of food to very high standards.
I have worked in New Zealand as a Volunteer as well as in South Africa, whilst following my passion; I believe that I have the Kiwi “can do” attitude that is vital to being successful in my new career,
Strengths
Enthusiastic
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Innovative thinking
Good organisation skills
Strong time management skills
Qualification/Education/Training
Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts: Warwick’s Chef School 2016
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) – IVQ
Computer Skills
Pastel
MS Office
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
Internet
MS Outlook
Work Experience
Assistant Catering Manager / Head Chef July 2016 – Current
Capitol Caterers
Lead, inspire and control of the kitchen operations
Preparation of food to a high standard
Ensuring high food quality and freshness
Serving, plating and garnish
Cleanliness of the kitchen workplace
Preservation and storage of food/ingredients in accordance with food hygiene and best practice
Ensuring all meals are presented attractively and served in a timely manner where the food is at a right temperature
Complying with all food safety requirements
Maintaining high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
Monitoring cost control
Staff training
Orders
Stock control
Staff discipline
Practical Training April 2016 – May 2016
Creation
Assisting in all the sections of the kitchen
Food preparation
Practical Training March 2016 – April 2016
Eatery
Assisting in all the sections of the kitchen
Food preparation
Practical Training December 2015 – January 2016
Birkenhead House
Assisting in all the sections of the kitchen
Food preparation
Recreational Therapist - Volunteer Position in New Zealand September 2014 – January 2015
Summerset, Vine Havelock North Hawkes Bay (New Zealand)
Developing monthly/weekly program of activities taking into account the varying needs of residents and the requirements of aged care standards
Organising day to day supplies and equipment purchases
Preparing and conducting resident activities correctly and safely
Observing residents responses to activity program, and reports outcomes to RN
Contributing information to resident assessment and personal care evaluation procedures
Maintaining accurate and legible records of activities
Legal Secretary June 2013 – June 2014
Flemix and Associates November 2011 – June 2012
Collecting and delivering of Legal documents from Civil Courts
Collecting and delivering of Summonses from Sheriff’ s offices
Preparation of court documents
Typing of all legal documents
Attending to client queries
Stock Controller 2009 – 2011
Reeds
Sourcing vehicles from other dealerships for sales consultants on request
Buying in of new vehicles and arranging payment for these vehicles
Following up on vehicles in progress from factory
Taking stock of vehicles and keeping record of all new vehicles on the showroom floor
HR Manager 2007 – 2009
LH Drums
Training
Staff discipline
Administration of sick leave and annual leave ensuring that accurate records are kept
Monitoring and processing of overtime worked
Payment of salaries to all staff
Compilation of quality management system
Office Administrator 2003 – 2007
Delta City
Processing of vehicle warranty claims
Attending to all warranty claims
Switchboard control as well as attending to service bookings for customers
Old Mutual 2000 – 2002
Office Manager
Typing of drafted rule and rule amendments of policies
Printing of policy rules on request from Departments/ Branches
Submission of documents to new administration
Dr G Mohammed Practitioner & Acupuncturist 1991 – 2000
Personal Assistant
Managed all four practices by performing all personnel related as well as financial duties of the organization
HR duties
Salaries
Payments of creditors as well as reconciliation of accounts
Purchasing stock from Pharmaceutical companies
Attending to all Workmen Compensation cases
Old Mutual Sports Club Bar & Venue Hire (Week-ends) 1995 – 1999
Catering for weddings and parties
Food preparation
Serving drinks
Waitress
Voluntary work in South Africa
Old Mutual Athletics Club
events from conception through to completion
Researching markets to identify opportunities for events
Agreeing to, and managing a budget
Securing and booking of suitable venues or locations
Co- ordination venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire
Identifying and securing speakers or special guests
Events includes
Fundraising and social events
Fedics Catering services 1986-1989
Duty Manager
Food preparation
Orders
oFood & Beverage
Stock Control
Cash ups
Human Resources
oStaff Discipline
oEmployment
oTraining
Referees
Warwick Chef School:
Chef Kevin Warwick, Principal
Cell: +27-72-288-**-**
Creation:
Chef Jaco, Head Chef
Contact number: +27-28-212-**-**
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