Shudu Mimie

Passionate and hardworking Culinary professional with practical experience in restaurant cookery at 1947 on Vilakazi Street and bakery operations at Pick n Pay. Skilled in food preparation, baking, plating, and maintaining high food safety standards. Seeking a Culinary Chef position to contribute creativity, consistency, and strong work ethic to a dynamic kitchen team while growing my skills in the food industry.

Chef/Cook - PICK'N PAY

(2025-10 - 2025-10)

• Assisting with cooking at the PICK'N PAY Event.

Chef/Cook - Capsicum Culinary Studio

(2025-09 - 2025-09)

• Preparing food and cooking at the Capsicum Culinary Studio on events.

Chef/cook - 1947 on Vilakazi Street

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

Foundational Cookery-In-Service Training.

• Assisting senior chefs with mise en place including veg prep, sauces and portioning.
• Worked cold larder, plating starters and deserts.
• Maintained HACCP standards, stock rotation, temp checks and cleaning schedules in high pressure environment.
• Trained on Cold, Traditional, pasta, Grill and Pass sections.
• Completed hours of in-service training required in foundational cookery.

Assistant Baker - PICK'N PAY (JABULANI MALL)

(2026-05 - 2026-07)

Assistant Baker-In-Service Training.

• Supported bakery team in daily bakery operations and production of bread, cakes and pastries.
• Measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Operated bakery equipment safely including ovens, mixers, dough dividers and provers.
• Decorated cakes and bread and ensured proper packaging for display.
• Mentained a clean area at all times.

Combo foundational cookery and Assistant baker - Capsicum Culinary School (2025 - 2026)

Grade 10 - Maths and Science - Mbilwi secondary school (2013 - 2013)