Mfundiso Dliwako

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.

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

N6 in Hospitality and Catering Services – Ikhala TVET College (2023)

National Senior Certificate – Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School (2010)