Yolanda Rhode

Enthusiastic woman that recently graduated from International Hotel School Pretoria. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my culinary skills and creativity with a passion for continuous learning while contributing to a dynamic culinary team.

Trainee chef - Kievits Kroon Gauteng country estate

(2022-03 - 2022-12)

Actively contributed to kitchen operations during my internship, gained hands on experience in various culinary techniques and trained in banqueting and al carte service for breakfast lunch and dinner in cold kitchen and hot kitchen.

commis chef - Diep in die berg

(2024-10 - 2025-06)

• Coordinated tasks and projects according to the companies required standard.
• Assisted sous chef and head chefs during service in cold kitchen and Pastry.
• Assisted in preparation of miese en pleis for al carte service, banqueting and conference functions (for breakfast lunch and dinner).
• Did stock taking, stock control and stock rotation.
• Complied with HACCP.

Demi chef - Diep in die berg

(2025-07)

• Prepared and presented high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Assisted senior chefs in managing kitchen operations during high-volume service periods.
• Maintained strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Reduced food waste through effective stock rotation and inventory management, and stock taking.
• Trained and supported commis chefs and kitchen assistants to improve team efficiency.
• Contributed to menu preparation and daily mise en place, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow as required of me.

Bachelors degree - Curry Academy Pretoria (2020)

Higher certificate in food and beverage management - food and beverage management - International hotel school (2025)

National certificate in professional cookery - professional cookery - International hotel school (2025)