Yoliswa Sitsha
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Trump International Golf Club
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Working as as Garde Manger
- In charge of cold food items and storage
- Prepare and maintain cold foods such as salads, fruits, cheeses and preserved meats
- Overseeing proper food storage
- Designing visual appealing cold foods such display
- Attending staff meetings to review the latest policies, procedures and menu changes
- Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operation
- Following sanitation and safety practices
- Staying current on culinary trends
Line Cook
Wildcats Cliffs Country Club
Highlands, North Carolina
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Preparation times to ensure that food makes it out of the kitchen warm and on time
- Preparing food according to the menu
- Working in a fast paced environment
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
- I am the part of the team that strives to exceed the guests expectations and delivers an exceptional dining experience
Cook
St Andrew Country Club
Boynton Beach, Florida
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Adhere to food safety regulations
- Planning menu and ordering ingredients
- Cleaning my working station
- Oversee kitchen operations
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Storing all food properly
- Closing the kitchen every night
Pizza Chef
Blue Waters Hotel
Durban , South Africa
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer orders.
- Mixed doughs according to specific recipes and techniques.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders
- Uses a wooden oven for cooking items
- Ability to manage others and work on a team
- Knowing what makes a good pizza
- Commitment to customer satisfaction
- Responsible for ensuring that ingredients are stocked before service and communicating with procurement or the head chef to order supplies
- Responded quickly and efficiently to customer complaints regarding pizza preparation or presentation.
- Worked closely with cashiers to obtain order information and accurately complete customers' orders.
- Decorated pizzas with various toppings as directed by customers' orders.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients, tools and equipment to ensure efficient service.
- Followed recipe instructions accurately while preparing sauces, dressings, marinades.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensured that all food items were stored properly at appropriate temperatures.
- Cut vegetables and rolled out dough to prepare raw materials for cooking.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mnceba High School
Ntabankulu , Eastern Cape South Africa 11-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Studies
Capsicum Culinary School
Springfield Skills
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen operations management
- Pantry restocking
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Trump International Golf Club
10.2023 - Current
Cook
St Andrew Country Club
11.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Wildcats Cliffs Country Club
04.2022 - 10.2024
Pizza Chef
Blue Waters Hotel
11.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Mnceba High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Studies
Capsicum Culinary School