Shanya Du Plooy
London,Fulham
Summary
I am writing to express my interest in the opportunity to work with your recruitment company. My name is Shanya du Plooy, and I am eager to begin my career in recruitment, bringing my passion for communication, customer service, and relationship-building to your team.
Although I do not yet have experience in recruitment, I have always been enthusiastic about working with people, and I am confident that my ability to connect with individuals and my strong communication skills will allow me to thrive in this industry.
I am a highly driven and self-motivated individual, always looking for opportunities to grow and improve. I am enthusiastic about learning, and I believe that your company offers the perfect environment for me to develop my skills.
Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to embark on the next chapter of my professional life and would be thrilled to contribute to the continued success of your company.
Kind regards,
Shanya du Plooy
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CHEF (INTERNSHIP)
Meet on Milner
Pretoria, South Africa
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Managing the cold section
- Evaluated and solved problems encountered, such as substituting items on menus, reusing cooked food, and reducing excess waste and spoilage
- Trained and developed my fellow team members
- Checked the quantity and quality of received products
- Preparing, cooking, garnishing and the presentation of food
- I was responsible for the stock take
- Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus
- Staff timetable responsibilities
- Reference: Head Chef: Sake +13453280548
CHEF (STUDENT)
The Hurst Campus
Paarl, South Africa
2019.01 - 2022.04
- Prepared food in the hot,cold and pastry section for restaurants and events
- Implemented new menu specials on a weekly basis
- Experience in FOH and BOH operations
- Experience in the costing of recipes
- Marketing of pop-up restaurants
- Reference: Chef Rebecca +27829569389
CHEF (INTERNSHIP)
Reuben's & Co cafe
Paarl, South Africa
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Prepared cakes, pastries, hot and cold desserts for restaurants and events
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to a recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers
- Used my experience and judgement together with recipes to season and cook food
- Pre-prepared workstation items according to instructions from the Sous Chef
- Responsible for the stock take on a weekly basis
- Reference: Stephan Moolman +27832975993
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - Advanced Programme in Culinary Arts & Beverage Services
The Hurst Campus
Paarl, Western Cape 2022.01 - 2022.12
CERTIFICATE - undefined
Kingsland Academy
Pretoria, Gauteng 2018.01 - 2018.12
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - undefined
ICDL Profile Certificate (Computer Skills Certification Programme)
Pretoria, Gauteng 2016.01 - 2016.12
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Sanitation
- People skills
- Great Communication
- Computer skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Prioritisation
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Good time management
- Patience
- Positive mindset
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 09/06/99
- Nationality: South African Hungarian
- Marital status: Single
- Visa status: UK Pre-settled status
Affiliations
- Painting
- Learning new skills
- Brainstorming
- Learning languages
- Cooking and baking
- Fitness
- Meeting new people
Timeline
HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - Advanced Programme in Culinary Arts & Beverage Services
The Hurst Campus
2022.01 - 2022.12
CHEF (INTERNSHIP)
Meet on Milner
2021.10 - 2022.04
CHEF (INTERNSHIP)
Reuben's & Co cafe
2019.09 - 2020.01
CHEF (STUDENT)
The Hurst Campus
2019.01 - 2022.04
CERTIFICATE - undefined
Kingsland Academy
2018.01 - 2018.12
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - undefined
ICDL Profile Certificate (Computer Skills Certification Programme)
2016.01 - 2016.12