Food Safety Cook Ii
Resume:
Scholar Mutsunguma
Cook II - Trainee
PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced Assistant Chef with ability to lead and direct kitchen staff
members on effective cooking operations, methods and procedures.
Adept at preparing and executing new and creative menu options and
assisting head chef with daily preparation of food. Committed to
preparing items in timely manner and ensuring each guest is satisfied
with both food and service. History exceeding guest expectations with
delicious, innovative foods and locally sourced ingredients. Seeks
CONTACT DETAILS opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Cook II – Trainee
Dec 2023 – Current
Studying under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and
CORE SKILLS requirements of different cooking stations.
Follow recipes and instructions carefully to create consistent,
Food Preparation delicious meals.
Food presentation Present dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
Food Safety Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders
Team Collaboration with delicious food.
Kitchen Management Thoroughly clean kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and
Cross-Cultural Communication Skills serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation
Food safety understanding standards.
Order Management and accuracy Assist in preparation and cooking of variety of dishes, adhering to
Professional Appearance food safety and sanitation standards.
Menu Development Utilize storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies
Handling Complaints safely and clearly organized.
Carry out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping,
maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
Houwhoek Hotel
Chef
Jan 2016 – Nov 2023
EDUCATION HISTORY
Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts
and offer fresh options to customers.
Ordinary Level Certificate
Communicated with patrons to promote friendly rapport and
Advanced level Certificate
address grievances.
Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance
with standards.
Communicated with servers and FOH staff to maintain efficient
workflow and address special requests.
Mastered multitude of culinary techniques to demonstrate knife
skills, innovative preparation methods and shortcuts.
QUALIFICATIONS Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good
working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
UFS Academy Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using
Role of a Commis Chef Certificate sustainable, locally sourced produce.
Enforced safe food-handling, preparation and storage protocols
UFS Academy to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
Importance of Food Safety Certificate Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for
different seasons.
UFS Academy Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes
Safety and Hygiene How-To’s and food presentation.
Certificate Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly,
maintaining produce quality and safety.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
ACHIEVEMENT
S
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 18 April 1987
Passport Status: Valid
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Language(s): Fluent In English
COVID 19 Vaccination Status:
Fully Vaccinated
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