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Yoliswa Sitsha

Yoliswa Sitsha

Highlands,NC

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Wildcats Cliffs Country Club
Highlands
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisting with stocking and setting up kitchen stations, preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes,appetizers and snacks.
  • Plating prepared foods based on senior chef guidance, working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time .
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
  • Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
  • Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.

Chef

Trump International Golf Club
West Palm Beach, Florida
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
  • Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
  • Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
  • Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
  • Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.

Chef

St Andrews Coutry Club
Delray, FL
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fusion Cooking School
Durban
10-2015

Skills

  • Resource Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pantry restocking
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Staff Coordination
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Cost Control
  • Menu development
  • Vendor Relations
  • Dish preparation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Purchasing
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Waste control
  • Menu Supervision
  • Food presentation
  • Effective Communications
  • Company safety standards

Timeline

Chef

Wildcats Cliffs Country Club
05.2024 - Current

Chef

Trump International Golf Club
11.2023 - 05.2024

Chef

St Andrews Coutry Club
11.2022 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Fusion Cooking School

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