Katlego Zachariah Karabo
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic culinary professional with hands-on internship experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated versatility in a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines, combined with strong knowledge of food safety regulations and proper sanitation practices. Notable strengths, efficiency under pressure, and adaptability to new processes and technologies within the industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Intern
The Club at Ibis
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
08.2025 - Current
- Preparing and plating dishes according to chef specifications.
- Working in different stations in the kitchen including pizza, pantry and fry station.
- Collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisting in ingredient preparation.
- Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operating food processing machines to prepare sauces, dressings and other items according to recipes.
- Preparing meals under the supervision of the chef, following recipes accurately and ensuring proper portion size was met.
- Organizing walk-in cooler to ensure that all products were properly labeled and stored correctly.
- Assisting in the preparation of ingredients for various dishes, including chopping vegetables and slicing meats.
- Sanitizing workstation at end of shift
- Setting up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Intern
Cresta Lodge
Gaborone, Botswana
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working areas
- Working in all areas of the kitchen under the supervision of the chef de partie
- Arranging the breakfast buffet and making the orders like eggs to order
- Preparing and cooking meals for customers
- Cresta Lodge Gaborone(Facebook)
Trainee
Cresta Lodge
Gaborone, Botswana
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working areas
- Rotating around different sections of the kitchen
- Keeping the tools and equipments in good condition
- Preparing meals for the buffet
- Cresta Lodge Gaborone(Facebook)
Volunteer Chef
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort
Gaborone, Botswana
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working areas
- Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipments
- Preparing meals for the buffet
- Setting up serving points
- Assisting in preparing meals for 500+ people
- Serving food
- The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort (Facebook)
Volunteer Chef
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort
Gaborone, Botswana
07.2023
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working areas
- Collecting ingredients for the desserts
- Preparing desserts such as Malva Pudding, Amarula ice cream, trifle
- Ensuring that the desserts are presentable for serving
- Serving the desserts
- The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort (Facebook)
Volunteer Waitress
Beyond Bread
Gaborone, Botswana
06.2023
- Setting up serving points
- Cleaning the serving dishes before service
- Serving food and beverage
- Collecting cutlery during and after the service
Teacher Aide
The Learning Centre School
Gaborone, Botswana
- Assisting the teacher with classroom tasks
- Working one-on-one with students who need extra help
- Supervising students during breaks
- Helping to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Help to manage the classroom by monitoring students
- The Learning Centre School (Facebook)
Education
Diploma - Food Preparation and Cooking
Gaborone College of Culinary Arts
GaboroneBotswana General Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ledumang Senior Secondary School
GaboroneSkills
- Effective communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Sanitation and Safety
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: No
- Marital Status: Single
Hobbies and Interests
- Volleyball
- Food Photography
- Cooking
Timeline
Culinary Intern
The Club at Ibis
08.2025 - Current
Intern
Cresta Lodge
01.2024 - 04.2024
Trainee
Cresta Lodge
08.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer Chef
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort
07.2023
Volunteer Chef
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort
07.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer Waitress
Beyond Bread
06.2023
Teacher Aide
The Learning Centre School
Diploma - Food Preparation and Cooking
Gaborone College of Culinary Arts
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ledumang Senior Secondary School