Maidei Patience Munyanyiwa
Harare,,Harare
Summary
Skilled Deli Chef with expertise in menu development and food safety. Proficient in kitchen management, inventory control, and equipment maintenance, optimising operational efficiency and hygiene standards. Demonstrates strong customer engagement and team collaboration, delivering innovative dishes that enhance dining experiences while ensuring quality control.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Chef
Pick and Pay
Harare
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Rotated in all the kitchens namely Banqueting,Bakery and A LA Carte
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
- Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
- Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Maintained optimum temperature in ovens, grills and roaster to correctly cook foods.
- Safely operated bakery ovens, fryers and mixers.
- Arranged and garnished food items meticulously to enhance presentation and elevate customer experience.
- Monitored cooking equipment maintenance, scheduled repairs, and replacements to ensure operational functionality.
- Listened to guest complaints or suggestions and offered suitable solutions, providing outstanding customer experiences.
- Personalised guest experiences by preparing custom dishes upon request, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to produce batches of identical entrees and sides.
- Developed and executed menus for special events, considering client preferences and dietary requirements.
- Prepared a wide range of international cuisines, adhering to traditional recipes and presentation standards.
- Incorporated available ingredients and guest preferences in planning meals.
- Collaborated with the head chef to introduce innovative dishes, improving customer satisfaction and menu diversity.
Apprentice Chef
Miekles Hotel
Harare
05.2011 - 04.2016
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.I excel under pressure
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Assisted head chefs with menu creation, exercising creativity and forward-planning skills.
- Managed food stock levels, placing orders for kitchen supplies and ingredients, and conducted regular inventory checks.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerator temperatures and food storage arrangements to prevent spoilage.
- Maintained cleanliness by wiping surfaces, cleaning cookware, and sanitising utensils in the kitchen.
- Worked with experienced chefs to learn requirements of different cooking stations and dishes.
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation.
Education
Higher National Diploma - National Certificate in Professional Cookery
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Bulawayo,Zimbabwe01-2011
GCSEs - O Level
Townsend High school
Bulawayo01-1995
Trade Tested and qualified as Class 1 Cook
School Of Hospitality
Harare, ZimbabweSkills
- Menu development
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Food handling
- Inventory management
- Ingredient stock control and rotation
- Equipment maintenance
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Food prep
- Food plating and presentation
- Clean-as-you-go
- Adaptable cooking
- Time management
- Multitasking efficiency
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Presentation skills
- Ingredient stock control and rotation
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Certificate of skilled worker qualification as a class one cook
Hobbies and interests
. Cooking
.Reading novels
.Meeting new people
.Learning about different cultures
Timeline
Deli Chef
Pick and Pay
09.2016 - 05.2024
Apprentice Chef
Miekles Hotel
05.2011 - 04.2016
Higher National Diploma - National Certificate in Professional Cookery
School of Hospitality and Tourism
GCSEs - O Level
Townsend High school
Trade Tested and qualified as Class 1 Cook
School Of Hospitality