Janine Kraemer

Reliable and honest professional with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team. Eager to contribute my abilities to add value and become a valuable asset to your company.

Service Manager at Careserv Nurture Hospital Beacon Bay (2026-04 – 2026-07)

• Managing preparation & Meal service for Nurture Hospital in Beacon Bay, East London
• Supervising kitchen staff
• Customer Service – Liaising with patients and hospital management
• Ordering and receiving stock
• Stock Rotation
• Petty Cash Control
• Various administrative duties
• Menu Costing

Admin Assistant/cook at Amajoy Catering Services/Asante Estate (2024-02 – 2026-03)

• Efficiently managed office administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and document organization to support smooth daily operations.
• Coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, enhancing time management and workflow efficiency.
• Maintained accurate records and inventory for kitchen supplies, reducing waste and controlling costs.
• Prepared and cooked meals adhering to health and safety standards, ensuring high-quality food service.
• Streamlined communication between management, staff, and vendors, improving overall office coordination.
• Implemented effective multitasking strategies to balance administrative duties with meal preparation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ordering stock for contracts coordinating deliveries
• Liaising with clients as to events at wedding/conference venue
• Cooking for functions at 4 star wedding/conference venue
• Invoicing
• Quotations
• Assisting with tender documents

Services Manager at Careserv (PTY) LTD (2023-03 – 2024-02)

• Managing preparation & Meal service for Nurture Hospital in Beacon Bay, East London
• Supervising kitchen staff
• Customer Service – Liaising with patients and hospital management
• Ordering and receiving stock
• Stock Rotation
• Petty Cash Control
• Various administrative duties
• Menu Costing

Unit Manager at Kennersley Park • Eastern Province Caterers (2021-03 – 2022-09)

• Management of 14 staff members
• Costing
• Stock Control
• Ordering Stock
• Preparing and serving approximately 400 meals per day
• Maintaining Company Standards and Procedures
• Customer Service
• Various admin duties

Catering Manager/admin Assistant at Independent Caterers Berea Gardens (2007-04 – 2021-02)

Kitchen Manager at Manor House,

• Previous experience as an admin assistant, hotel housekeeper, hotel receptionist, data capturer and cashier

Grade 12 with Matric Exemption – Hudson Park High School, East London (1994-01 – 1998-12)