Lindeka Mangoloti

I am a confident young professional with a passion for learning and development. I am eager to leverage education and training in the Hospitality and Catering space to support growth and success of a higher performing organisation. Extremely organised with good communication and multitasking skills.

Gained practical experience in cooking and management through several College practical classes and part-time job experience, which involved coordinating task between different team members and ensuring that everyone was in sync with the latest information.

College Practical Classes Experience 

• Oversaw food preparations and production, ensuring 100% of food safety procedures were followed.
• Prepared meals within required time limits and quality standards during practical exam classes.
• Experienced in menu creation and presentation, as well as food costing.

key achievement 

Got recognition for being the best potage chef during practical class exams.

Voluntary Experience

Waitress ( one day event )

Kingdom Women Ladies High Tea

Responsibilities 

• Welcoming and seating guests 
• Served Food and Beverages on a high standard and in an efficient way.

Deal with spillages, refresh glasses, replace utensils and check guest intermittently to ensure everything is to their satisfaction.

Work Experience 

Organised and cater for events such as Weddings and Birthdays (part time job)

Concept Food Catering Company

Responsibilities 

• Serves Food and Beverages to guests while remaining conscious of dietary restrictions based on religion or health.
• Assist in the driving of the company catering wins, as required. 

Key achievements 

• Developed end of-event serving strategy wherein food was served to oder, thereby eliminating 50% more waste.

EDUCATION 

Hospitality and Catering ServicesN4-N6 

Relevant courses completed 

• N4- Introduction to Catering Theory and Practical, Nutrition and Menu Planning, Applied Management, Sanitation and Safety. 
• N5- Introduction to Catering Theory and Practical, Applied Management, Food and Beverages, Entrepreneurship and Business Management.
• N6- Introduction to Catering Theory and Practical, Applied Management, Computer Practice, Comini cation and Human Resources.