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Beethoven Mbaki

Beethoven Mbaki

Head Baker & Pastry chef

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Cape TownMember since June 1, 2026
Portion controlWorking under pressureTeamworkFast learnerOrganization
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About

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.

I'm very interested in your company that you were looking for a person to work. I believe that I'm a suitable person and I would like to apply. I consider myself to be a fast learner and hard worker. I am a well-organized person who can work under pressure while interacting with other people in a friendly manner.

Experience

Artisan Baker at KNEAD bakery

  • Ensure that the quality & quantity standards are adhered to in the section
  • Supervise and guide junior staff as required in accordance to set standards
  • Maintain full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards
  • Maintain and implement preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature
  • Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of any malfunctioning

Artisan Baker at TRIBECA Restaurant

  • Ensure that allocated section is always kept clean and all prep is completed
  • Pro-active ordering, maintaining minimum par levels of food for your section of the kitchen
  • Maintain quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness
  • Ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

Head baker at THE BROOMWEL Restaurant

  • Ensure proper storage of baking utensils and supplies
  • Closely monitor baking process to ensure final products meet set standards
  • Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods
  • Ensure that allocated section is always kept clean and all prep is completed
  • Pro-active ordering, maintaining minimum par levels of food for your section of the kitchen
  • Maintain quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness
  • Ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

Pizza chef and baker at THE GRAND BEACH Restaurant

  • Ensure proper storage of baking utensils and supplies
  • Closely monitor baking process to ensure final products meet set standards
  • Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods
  • Ensure that allocated section is always kept clean and all prep is completed

Head baker & Pizza chef at THE YARD

I am hard working person and I can work under pressure, teamwork, ready to learn new things, my consideration will be highly appreciated.

  • Ensure effective communication between staff
  • Periodically check the expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section
  • Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards

Head baker & Pizza chef at DEUS EX MACHINE Restaurant

  • Assist the Pastry Chef in creating menu items and recipes
  • Develop dishes and costing, create recipes
  • Order ingredients and coordinate baking schedules to produce breads, cakes, pastries, pies, cookies and other goods
  • Monitor oven temperatures, speed settings, mixing machines, and other baking equipment throughout the baking process
  • Estimate the daily production needs, establish a production schedule and set quota for the number of goods to be produced on daily basis

Head baker & Pastry chef at MOUNT NELSON HOTEL

  • Use tools such as hand mixers, electric mixers and cooking machinery to blend together ingredients to create high-quality baked goods
  • Cook prepared dough in ovens or on grills as needed, using molds, pans or sheets, depending on the proper baking technique for the item
  • Ensure all baked goods are stored and packaged correctly
  • Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients in accordance to recipes
  • Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
  • Knead, roll, cut, and prepare dough as needed

Education

Grade 12 in High school – JOHN MABUIDI COLLEGE

Graduated in University – UWB (UNIVERSITY WILLIAM BOOTH)

Hospitality High Diploma in Hotel and Food preparation course – JOBSTART TRAINING CENTRE CAPE TOWN

Qualification in Hygiene – CAPRICHEM HYGIENE TRAINING CENTRE CAPE TOWN

Skills

Head Baker & Pastry chef

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