CLAUDIUS MTENJE
Marondera
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in pizza making at Simbisa Brands. Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills, ensuring high-quality food and service. Proficient in safe food handling and kitchen organization, contributing to efficient operations. Successfully catered events for up to 200 guests, showcasing strong multitasking abilities and commitment to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Pizza Maker
Simbisa Brands
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality pizzas according to standardized recipes and customer specifications.
- Assisted in training new staff on pizza-making techniques and kitchen procedures for consistency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, ensuring adherence to company standards before serving.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly during service periods.
Commis Chef
Hopefay Hotel Marondera
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety protocols to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and notifying shortages.
- Learned new cooking techniques and recipes to enhance culinary skills.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Played pivotal role in catering special events, ensuring high-quality food and service for up to 200 guests.
Education
Ambulance Technician Basic Life Support -
MARS ZIMBABWE
Harare, Zimbabwe02-2023
Diploma in Food Industry Rolls And Responsibilitie -
Commercial Technical College
Marondera, Zimbabwe11-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Heavy lifting
- Kitchen organization
- Flexible schedule
- Equipment cleaning
- Ingredient preparation
- Dough handling
- Dependable and responsible
- Pizza shaping
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Commis Pizza Maker
Simbisa Brands
04.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
Hopefay Hotel Marondera
03.2021 - 02.2023
Ambulance Technician Basic Life Support -
MARS ZIMBABWE
Diploma in Food Industry Rolls And Responsibilitie -
Commercial Technical College