Sandra Chipo Matipano
New York,NY
Summary
Chef with a proven track record at Sunshine Zimbabwe Project, showcasing expertise in menu creation and team leadership.Highly motivated with good transferable skills.Passionate and knowledgeable in African,Italian ,Indian,Chinese and Western cuisine. Skilled in time management and food safety, adept at driving kitchen efficiency and elevating culinary standards. Demonstrated success in improving food cost management by 20%, leveraging attention to detail and a highly motivated approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
The Dutch Restaurant
Manhattan, New York
03.2024 - Current
- Preparation of menu items to order following recipes and presentation guidelines
- Preparation of sauces pastes and spreads
- Food preparation and an service for the raw bar
- Cold food preparation and service
- Dessert preparation and decorating
- Food preparation and service for pasta and entree stations
- Daily kitchen counts
- Training new kitchen staff
- Ensuring equipment is clean.
- Brunch food preparation and service
Head Chef
Sunshine Zimbabwe Project
Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2018 - 02.2024
- Menu Creation tailored to event themes, cuisines, and dietary requirements
- Supervision and participating in food preparation, cooking and plating
- Preparation and decorating of pastries, cakes and desserts
- Leading and training cooks and kitchen staff on hygiene and basic culinary skills
- Delegating tasks through work sheet schedules and ensuring efficient workflow
- Ingredient sourcing, ordering, and purchasing in bulk
- Ensuring proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices
- Coordinating food delivery and service to ensure timely presentation to guests
- Conducting taste tests, monitoring food quality, and making adjustments
- Managing food costs, labor, and equipment expenses to stay within stipulated ensuring quality and consistency.
Banquet Kitchen
Phandari Hotel
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Food preparation, presentation, plating, and garnishing to standards for events, conferences, and weddings
- Menu execution, observing special dietary requirements
- Assisting executive chef in ordering and purchasing ingredients
- Leading a group of interns and training on hygiene, basic kitchen foundation skills.
Education
Diploma In Culinary Arts Pattisserie - Culinary Art
Culinary Arts Academy
Harare, Zimbabwe 10.2023
Certificate In Professional Cookery - Cookery
Culinary Arts Academy
Harare, Zimbabwe 08.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food safety knowledge
Accomplishments
Participation in "Your Favorite Chef " competition USA
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/02/90
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
References
- The Manager, Sunshine Zimbabwe Project City & Guilds Centre, cgmanager@silverlinings.co.zw
- Executive Sous, The Dutch New York, Dwight@TheDutchNYC.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Marathon running
- Hiking
- Reading and writing
Certification
Class 1 Proffessional Cook
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
The Dutch Restaurant
03.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Sunshine Zimbabwe Project
11.2018 - 02.2024
Banquet Kitchen
Phandari Hotel
01.2017 - 10.2018
Diploma In Culinary Arts Pattisserie - Culinary Art
Culinary Arts Academy
Certificate In Professional Cookery - Cookery
Culinary Arts Academy