Rutendo Chiwanza
Norton, Zimbabwe
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Montclair Hotel and Casino, excelling in menu planning and quality control. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments while ensuring high sanitation standards. Skilled in cake decorating and committed to accommodating special dietary needs, delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Agent
Noah’s Ark
Magusa, Cyprus
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Studied and developed extensive knowledge of European and Turkish cuisine.
- Prepared food efficiently as well as increased the speed of delivery
- Assisted in the preparation and service of all food items for ala carte and buffet menus according to chefs recipe and standard.
- Helped recieve deliveries and tidied food items according to storage guidelines.
- Routinely cleaned e equipment and surfaces and maintained a high level of hygiene to ensure overall safety and proper food handling
- Performed inventory management duties such as tracking stock levels, ordering supplies and replenishing goods.
- Adaptable to working flexible shifts including nights, weekends or holidays when required.
- Successfully completed all tasks assigned by head chef on time without compromising quality.
- Knowledgeable about food allergies and special dietary restrictions when creating new recipes.
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Commis Chef
Drizzling Delights Baking Shop
Nicosia, Cyprus
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed inventory using FIFO
- Prepared cakes, muffins, breadrolls and pastries according to chefs recipes.
- Decorated cakes with different icings using piping bags, spatulas and scrapers and different types of nozzles
- Contributed to menu re-design and introduced different baking techniques such as Hot Milk method.
- Routinely cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces including ovens, mixer machines, food processors and maintained a high level of hygiene to ensure overall safety and proper food handling.
Commis Chef
Montclair Hotel and Casino
Inyanga
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Mise-en-place, assisted line chefs in the food preparation and cooking process.
- Prepared and cooked elements of high quality dished, assisted head chef with menu planning.
- Performed stock rotation through the day.
- Prepared food for lunch and dinner services with an average of 50-100 guests per day.
- Prepared and cooked food for Ala carte menu.
- Worked with a team of 12 chefs, prepared food for functions such as weddings, covering 200 plus guests.
- Maintained a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen. knowledge of HACCP.
Education
BSc in Tourism And Hotel Management
Near East University
Leg Kiss, Cyprus01-2020
Level 2 City&Guilds Diploma In Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Academy
Harare, Newlands01-2014
Skills
- Culinary expertise
- Sanitation practices
- Multitasking abilities
- Chocolate tempering
- Temperature control
- Catering understanding
- Attention to detail
- Cake decorating expertise
- Baking techniques
- Team collaboration
- Menu planning
- Pastry preparation
- Special dietary accommodations
- Quality control
- Cost control
- Time management
- Dessert presentation
- Portion sizing
- Ingredient Sourcing
- leings and fondant
- Dessert Preparation
- Catering expertise
- Food Safety
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Front Desk Agent
Noah’s Ark
01.2023 - 12.2024
Commis Chef
Drizzling Delights Baking Shop
08.2019 - 11.2022
Commis Chef
Montclair Hotel and Casino
06.2013 - 09.2014
BSc in Tourism And Hotel Management
Near East University
Level 2 City&Guilds Diploma In Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Academy