Mfundiso Dliwako
Commis Chef
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About
Dedicated Hospitality and Catering Services graduate (N6) with hands-on kitchen experience in hotel and conferencing environments. Skilled in supporting high-volume food service operations while maintaining strict hygiene and HACCP standards. Seeking a Commis Chef role to contribute to a professional cruise ship kitchen brigade.
Experience
Kitchen Trainee at Adante Lodge & Conferencing (2024-08 – 2025-09)
Kitchen trainee supporting high-volume food service operations in hotel and conferencing environment
- Supported chefs by completing mise en place, reducing delays during peak service periods
- Maintained HACCP standards and corrected hygiene risks in workstations
- Improved kitchen efficiency during high-volume conferencing events
- Assisted FIFO stock rotation to reduce food waste and maintain freshness
- Helped ensure timely completion of service in fast-paced kitchen environment
Kitchen Trainee at Lilitha Hotel Conferencing and Spa (2024-03 – 2024-08)
Kitchen trainee assisting with food preparation and service in hotel conferencing and spa environment
- Assisted chefs with food preparation to ensure consistent meal quality
- Supported plating and portion control, reducing presentation errors
- Maintained hygiene and sanitation standards throughout service
- Helped kitchen team meet service deadlines during peak periods
- Prepared mise en place for smooth kitchen operations
Assistant at Dikgabo di Kopane Merchandising (2019-12 – 2022-01)
Assistant providing customer service and stock control in retail environment
- Provided efficient customer service in fast-paced retail environment
- Assisted with stock control and reduced discrepancies
- Maintained clean and organised work area
- Supported daily operations during peak trading periods
Education
N6 in Hospitality and Catering Services – Ikhala TVET College (2023)
National Senior Certificate – Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School (2010)
