Ntobeko Chamane
Durban,KZN
Summary
Skilled Cook with proven expertise in food preparation and presentation, honed at The Ritz Carlton Naples. Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and team leadership, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and allergen awareness. Achieved significant improvements in menu offerings and customer satisfaction through innovative cooking techniques and effective time management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Ritz Carlton Naples
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
Assistant Junior Chef
AHA Gateway Hotel
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure that each dish was prepared accurately and served promptly.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering effective communication among team members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and presenting visually appealing dishes in a timely manner.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Capsicum Culinary School
03.2021
Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Team Leadership
- Fine Dining
Languages
English
zulu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
The Ritz Carlton Naples
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Junior Chef
AHA Gateway Hotel
10.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Capsicum Culinary School
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