Nonduduzo Radebe

Dedicated and passionate aspiring chef with a strong foundation in professional cookery, currently finalising certification. Eager to apply creativity and culinary techniques in a dynamic kitchen environment while continuously learning and improving.

Waitress - Golden Horse Casino (White horse) - Pietermaritzburg

(2021-12 - 2021-12)

• Greeting and welcoming customers
• Taking orders
• Clearing of tables
• Maintaining a clean environment

South African F&I Assistant - Halfway Ford - Portshepstone

(2022-01 - 2022-11)

• Ensure the delivery of friendly, efficient customer service and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all customers
• Collecting FICA and verifying customers income
• Calculating average income and motivating deals for approval
• Relaying outcomes from the banks to the customer and sales executives
• Arranging warranty and service plans for customers
• Making sure all documents are prepared correctly and timeously
• Process all applicable administrative requirements
• Arranging and making quotes for extended service plans and extended warranties for customers on request
• Receipt and acknowledge electronic payments
• Keen understanding of documentation of various banks i.e. Wesbank, Standard Bank, ABSA, Nedbank (MFC)
• Signing up bank contracts and explaining bank docs, FAIS & FICA compliant
• Selling shortfall insurance and ensure correct loading of policies with underwriters i.e. Credit life & Top-up
• Arranging customer's vehicle insurance and increase the second gross to increase APU
• Paying out deals - obtain remittances timeously to decrease cash outstanding & maintain company cash flow
• Swing pre-approved finance to in-house to generate DIC

Chef Student - The Maslow Hotel for WIL - Sandton

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

The Maslow Hotel took me for my Work Integrated Learning (WIL) during the International Hotel School course to gain practical experience.

Chef Student - The Maslow Hotel - Sandton

(2025-08)

Enrolled in a learnership programme for the National Professional Cookery Qualification.

• Assisted in daily kitchen operations, including prep work, cooking, and plating dishes for Lacuna Bistro
• Collaborated with experienced chefs on menu development, food presentation, and plating techniques
• Worked effectively in a fast-paced team environment, contributing to smooth service delivery
• Supported event catering, including setup, execution, and breakdown
• Rotated through various kitchen departments, gaining hands-on experience such as in A la carte, Banqueting, Cold Kitchen, Hot Breakfast Kitchen, Afternoon shifts

Matric - Raisethorpe Secondary School (2021 - 2021)

National Credit Act for F&I's - Moonstone Business School of Excellence, Online (2022-05 - 2022-05)

Occupational Certificate - Cook - International Hotel School, Sunninghill Campus (2024-08 - 2025-07)

National Certificate - Professional Cookery learnership - The Maslow Hotel, Sandton (2025-08 - 2026-07)