Mbali Longwe
Culinary arts and pastry graduate
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About
A passionate and detail-oriented culinary arts and pastry graduated from the chefs training & innovation academy (CTIA). possesses hands-on industry experience in premium hospitality environments, specializing in cold kitchen prep, high-end pastry, and fast-paced breakfast and buffet services. Eager to bring strong technical skills, artistic precision, and a dedicated work ethic to the Hospitality internship programmes.
Experience
industry work (training, cold and pastry kitchen) at Royal elephant hotel
- gained immersive, hands-on kitchen training in a high-standard hospitality environment.
- executed presentation for the cold kitchen and fine pastry sections.
- maintained strict hygiene and food safety standards across daily kitchen station.
culinary intern (breakfast &buffet) at Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel
- managed high-volume food preparation and station setup for premium breakfast and buffet services.
- worked efficiently under fast-paced morning service rushes to ensure food quality and presentation remained elite.
- collaborated closely with the kitchen team to manage stock and minimize waste.
Education
Diploma in culinary arts &pastry/industry studies – Chefs Training & Innovation Academy (CTIA)
National senior certificate (GRADE 12) in ENGLISH, CONSUMER STUDIES, ECONOMICS, BUSINESS STUDIES, SEPEDI, LIFE ORENTATION, MATHEMATICAL LITERACY – BOTSE-BOTSE SECONDARY HIGH (2022)
