Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
References
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Glody Kasenga Ngoy

Glody Kasenga Ngoy

Westbrook

Summary

Dynamic Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at Deloitte, excelling in menu planning and culinary expertise. Recognized for reducing food waste by 15% while delivering exceptional quality and service. A creative leader skilled in event coordination and team collaboration, dedicated to enhancing dining experiences through innovative cuisine and effective communication.

Energetic Chef de Cuisine with a passion for creating and executing creative meals. Outstanding food talent preparation with a strong attention to safe food handling procedures. Extensive background in catering handles a large volume of high-quality food. Superb time management and problem-solving aptitudes.

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Deloitte
Johannesburg
03.2023 - 04.2024

Worked in a high-volume corporate kitchen, preparing daily meals and catering for events. Responsibilities included meal prep (breakfast, lunch, special events), menu planning, maintaining hygiene standards (HACCP), stock control, and supporting corporate functions.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced prep time and food waste by 15%.
  • Earned consistent praise for food quality and professionalism.
  • Helped execute several high-profile corporate events.

Commis Chef

Country Club Johannesburg
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 07.2021

Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness.

  • Worked closely with other cooks and kitchen staff during service periods to ensure efficient operations.
  • Working here brought me joy. There were nights when I did not feel like going back, but I woke up each morning with the same urge to be the best. I loved the environment; I grew, learned, developed, and received a lot of praise.
  • Controlled usage of all products to reduce wastefulness.

Event Coordinator and Chef

Assembly of Good News
Johannesburg
09.2017 - 03.2021

Planned, organized, and executed church events, including services, conferences, and community gatherings. Managed catering for events, preparing meals for large groups, while ensuring dietary needs were met. Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams, and setup to ensure a smooth event flow.

Key Contributions:

  • Successfully managed multiple events with over 100 attendees.
  • Delivered high-quality meals for diverse groups.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency and event coordination through better planning and teamwork.

Waitress

French Corner
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 06.2017

As a waitress, I understood how people react to different cuisines and how food affects people's behavior and mood. I also gained an understanding of the dynamics of a kitchen, how it operates, and its different functions.

  • Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.

Education

Certificate - Advanced English

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
12-2024

Associate of Arts - Culinary French, Catering Theory, Food Cost

School of Culinary Art [HTA]
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2021

Training Certificate - Food photography

FWC Training And Development Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Athlone Girl's High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2013

Skills

  • Communication
  • Industrious
  • Creative
  • Understanding
  • Multitasker
  • International cuisine
  • Food safety standards
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation standards
  • Professional networking
  • Food trend awareness
  • Food photography
  • Menu planning
  • Catering management
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Hygiene standards
  • Grilling techniques
  • Leader
  • Quality control

Accomplishments

  • Certified Firefighting Training Certificate
  • Certificate in Professional Photography
  • First Aid approved training certificate
  • 2X Trophies in outstanding Culinary skills
  • Top 3 Student certificate in Advanced english

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Lingala
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Deloitte
03.2023 - 04.2024

Commis Chef

Country Club Johannesburg
05.2021 - 07.2021

Event Coordinator and Chef

Assembly of Good News
09.2017 - 03.2021

Waitress

French Corner
01.2015 - 06.2017

Certificate - Advanced English

University of Southern Maine

Associate of Arts - Culinary French, Catering Theory, Food Cost

School of Culinary Art [HTA]

Training Certificate - Food photography

FWC Training And Development Centre

High School Diploma -

Athlone Girl's High School