Asiphe Mbhiyozo

Detail-oriented Food Quality Controller with expertise in ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Skilled in inspections, audits, and process improvement to deliver safe, high-quality food products.

Reliable Food

Service operator with background in managing and operating commercial food service establishments. Strength lie in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety,and compliance while providing efficient customer oriented service. Proven ability to train and lead staff effectively contributes to overall team performance and customer satisfaction.

Food Service - Mount Ayliff Hospital

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Sets up food service area facilities, checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations
• Maintains knowledge of every menu item
• Documents orders accurately
• Delivers beverages and meals on time
• Following health and safety regulations, including food handling and hygiene procedures
• Providing food to patients and staff in a courteous and efficient manner, and addressing any specific needs or concerns
• Ensuring proper food storage and rotation (FIFO method)
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures to prevent contamination
• Training staff on allergen awareness and special dietary requirements
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies efficiently
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and service areas to meet sanitation standards
• Communicating with dietary departments to meet patient nutritional needs

Quality Control - Newrest In-Flight Catering Company

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Evaluated and recommended new food products
• Ensured quality and Safety of goods entering and leaving the company
• Reviewed and requested product specifications
• Developed quality control procedures for new product lines according to industry regulations
• Performed daily quality checks of finished products to ensure adherence to customer requirements
• Evaluated supplier performance based on criteria such as cost, delivery time, reliability, service levels and compliance with specifications
• Investigated customer complaints and documented root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures
• Assisted in the development of new methods or processes for improving product quality

Kitchen staff - Debonairs

(2019-03 - 2020-12)

• Assist in food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients)
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, floors, and appliances
• Wash and store dishes, utensils, and cookware
• Organize and store supplies; report shortages
• Dispose of food scraps and trash properly
• Clean and maintain kitchen tools; report issues
• Assist in plating and serving dishes
• Follow food handling and safety guidelines
• Refill workstations with necessary items
• Support staff with extra tasks as needed

ND - Consumer Sciences: Food & Nutrition - Walter Sisulu University (2018-01 - 2023-12)

High Certificate - Preliminary Wine Course - Walter Sisulu University (2022-01 - 2022-07)

Matric - Sukude Senior Secondary School (2016-01 - 2016-12)