Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Kwanda Mngoma

Denver

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with a background in kitchen operations and food safety protocols. Responsibilities included inspecting food deliveries for quality, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Demonstrated ability to plan menus while considering client preferences and dietary restrictions. Collaborated with senior chefs on pricing strategies and portion control, contributing to efficient kitchen management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Gaylord Rockies and convention center
Aurora
06.2024 - Current

I’m currently working at Gaylord roackies and convention center as a j1 chef/training kitchen rotation.

Junior Sous Chef

Estuary Hotel and spa
South Africa
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Inspected food deliveries for freshness before storing them properly in designated areas.
  • Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
  • Evaluated performance levels of team members providing feedback where needed.

taking into account the wishes of clients when planning menus.Making sure that all food at point of delivery is of the highest quality.

Enquiring if any customers have food allergies etc.

Responsible for high standards of health and safety.

Keeping an eye on the temperature of cockers and schedule..

Assisting the senior chefs of stipulating new price menu.Deciding what’s quantities are to be cooked and the amount of portions to be served.

Ordering vegetables,meats,seafood,kitchen and cleaning equipment.

Controlling stock rotation throughout the kitchen.

Chef De Partie

Quitting Hospitality
South Africa
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
  • Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
  • Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.

cook and preparing a daily variety of fresh meals.

Ensuring high levels of hygiene in the kitchen.

Washing,cutting and preparing food for cooking.

Commis Chef

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
South Africa
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Tracked inventory levels of foods and supplies used in daily production.
  • Set up banquet tables according to event requirements.
  • Assisted higher-level chefs in the preparation of more complex dishes.

A high motivated and capable professional cook with a real passion for preparing popular,healthy and nutritious meals.Having a hands on approach to all areas of kitchen as well possessing excellent organizational skills and administrative skills.looking for immediately start and join an existing busy and successful team.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary

NBN Catering Industry/city Cumpus
South Africa , Kwazulu Natal
02-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Food and beverage

NBN Catering Industry/ City Cumpus
South Africa
07-2012

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Communication skills
  • Respect each others
  • Higyien
  • Cross contamination
  • First in first out (FIFO)
  • Garnishing food
  • Sanitize tables
  • Food temperatures
  • Wearing gloves
  • Wearing safety shoes
  • Knifes skills


Languages

English
Professional

Certification

NBN catering industry

Food and Beverage certificate

Chef certificate

Accomplishments

  • Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
  • Employee of the year

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Gaylord Rockies and convention center
06.2024 - Current

Junior Sous Chef

Estuary Hotel and spa
08.2023 - 06.2024

Chef De Partie

Quitting Hospitality
06.2022 - 07.2023

Commis Chef

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
01.2012 - 06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary

NBN Catering Industry/city Cumpus

Some College (No Degree) - Food and beverage

NBN Catering Industry/ City Cumpus
Kwanda Mngoma