Priscilla Lethabo

A young chef who has grown through the kitchen ranks and willing to grow further. Strength in the kitchen is on the hot section grilling and working on the flattop. Due to previous experience has knowledge of all the other kitchen sections, which makes flexible for any position.

Style of cooking is fine dining whilst specializing in the Mediterranean cuisine. In the course of working career has managed to learn and practice sustainability for the environment, seasonality, menu planning and special diets.

Pastry lady - Golden Pillow - 57 Thabo Mbeki Street, Polokwane Central

(2024-04)

• Effective running of breakfast section
• Menu discussion with head chef and manager
• Preparation of cold condiments
• Baking muffins, bread rolls
• Making fruit platters
• Making pastries
• Training casual chefs
• Stock control for cold section
• Maintaining hygiene & quality standards

Junior hot and cold chef - Fairview Hotel - Old Gravelotte road Tzaneen

(2022-07 - 2023-10)

Worked at a 5 star hotel that offered South Africa Cuisine.

• Working hand in hand with senior chefs
• Receiving stock and stock taking
• Training two trainees who are doing there practical's with us
• Preparation of cold and hot dishes
• Supervision of casual chefs
• Assisting in making stuff rosters
• Cleaning and repacking of fridge and freezer
• Taking freezer and fridge temperatures

Junior chef - Zebula Golf Estate & Spa - Bela-Bela

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

• In charge of setting up and monitoring buffet section
• Preparation of cold condiments
• Mise en place for A La Carte orders
• Making pizza
• Serving guests for a fine dining experience
• Assisting hot and cold section during service hours

Trainee Chef - Park Inn Radission - Polokwane

(2021-02 - 2021-04)

• Assisting pastry chef with baking and platting
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring buffet station
• Cleaning and repacking fridges
• Providing detailed information on the buffet

Trainee Chef - Mavuta - Polokwane

(2019-12 - 2020-03)

• Assisting with ordering to per level
• Assisting with food stock takes
• Guests interaction during service periods

Cook Chef - Meropa Casino and Entertainment - Plot 59 Sterkloop Roodepoort Road Polokwane

(2019-08 - 2019-10)

• Responsible for breakfast preparation grilling, frying and poaching
• Responsible for counting stock and fresh potato cuts per fries
• Cleaning fridges and freezers
• Menu planning for stuff
• Running the pass

Cook Chef - Ocean Basket Savannah Mall - Polokwane

(2019-04 - 2019-10)

• Cleaning of seafood
• Wastage control and portion control
• Making sushi
• Helping barman with doing cocktails

NQF Level 5 Trade Occupational Certificate - Chef - Limpopo Chef Academy (2019-02 - 2022-02)

Level 3 Advanced diplomas in food preparation & cookery - Culinary Arts - Limpopo Chef Academy

Level 2 diploma in food preparation & cooking - Culinary Arts - Limpopo Chef Academy

Level 1 food preparation & cooking - Culinary Arts - Limpopo Chef Academy

Grade 12 - CEFUPS ACADEMY