Hi, I’m
Faith Chikweru
Kitchen Manager
Capetown,Southafrica
Summary
Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bossa StallenboshCapetown , Western Capetown
Kitchen Manager
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Education
Wooden Spoon Capetown
Certificate from Parsty
01.2019 - 11.2019
Magamba High SchoolZimbabwe
High School Diploma from High School
ChefCapetown
Certificate from Chef Training
01.2014 - 11.2014
Skills
Recipes and menu planning
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food plating and presentation
Recruitment
Food preparation and safety
Workflow planning
First aid knowledge
Cost controls
Order delivery practices
Motivational style
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bossa Stallenbosh
01.2020 - Current
Wooden Spoon
Certificate from Parsty
01.2019 - 11.2019
Chef
Certificate from Chef Training
01.2014 - 11.2014
Magamba High School
High School Diploma from High School