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Shanya  Du Plooy

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
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • 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
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • 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
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • 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
01.2022 - 12.2022

CERTIFICATE - undefined

Kingsland Academy
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2018 - 12.2018

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - undefined

ICDL Profile Certificate (Computer Skills Certification Programme)
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2016 - 12.2016

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
01.2022 - 12.2022

CHEF (INTERNSHIP)

Meet on Milner
10.2021 - 04.2022

CHEF (INTERNSHIP)

Reuben's & Co cafe
09.2019 - 01.2020

CHEF (STUDENT)

The Hurst Campus
01.2019 - 04.2022

CERTIFICATE - undefined

Kingsland Academy
01.2018 - 12.2018

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - undefined

ICDL Profile Certificate (Computer Skills Certification Programme)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Shanya Du Plooy