Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Themba Banda

Lusaka

Summary

I am a well-presented, self-motivated and confident Chef Manger and Food Nutritionist holder who has extensive knowledge in areas of Food and beverage, preparing all types of dishes. I possess excellent listening and general communication skills, along with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information about the company to clients. I also have exceptional multi-tasking and organisational skills, all of which are imperative when working closely with clients from different backgrounds.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CHEF

ALTERIAN SERVICES GROUP CAMP MANAGEMENT (ATS)
07.2014 - Current
  • Lead mentor, and manage culinary team
  • Controlling and directing the food preparation process
  • Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
  • Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
  • Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
  • Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices
  • Manage food coasting and inventory
  • Duties

Senior cook

SYANIAS FOOD HAVEN
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Follow recipes, including measuring weighing and mixing ingredient
  • Bake grill, steam and boil meat, vegetables fish poultry and other foods
  • Maintain a clean and safe work areas including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
  • Keeping record on and maintaining food stuff
  • Participating in the organization and catering for mal for clients
  • Duties:

CLAY OVEN RESTAURANT
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Check the quality and freshness of ingredient
  • Set up workstation with required ingredient and equipment
  • Preparing basic sauces and salads as per directed by the station chef
  • Disposing of all spoiled or expired food items stored in the freezers, refrigerators and stock rooms
  • Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Education

CHEF MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

ATS TSEBO
01.2024

BSc. - FOOD AND NUTRITION

LIUTEBM UNIVERSITY
01.2019

CERTIFICATE - FOOD PRODUCTION

HOTEL AND TOURISM TRAINING INSTITUTE TRUST
01.2013

GRADE 12 CERTIFICATE - undefined

KABULONGA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006

GRADE CERTIFICATE - undefined

MUYOMA BASIC SCHOOL
01.2003

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Able to influence others to achieve organizational goals
  • Social skills
  • Communication
  • Computer skills

Timeline

CHEF

ALTERIAN SERVICES GROUP CAMP MANAGEMENT (ATS)
07.2014 - Current

Senior cook

SYANIAS FOOD HAVEN
01.2014 - 06.2014

CLAY OVEN RESTAURANT
01.2013 - 12.2013

BSc. - FOOD AND NUTRITION

LIUTEBM UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATE - FOOD PRODUCTION

HOTEL AND TOURISM TRAINING INSTITUTE TRUST

GRADE 12 CERTIFICATE - undefined

KABULONGA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE CERTIFICATE - undefined

MUYOMA BASIC SCHOOL

CHEF MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

ATS TSEBO

References

Joshua, Katonoka, Project manager, +260966110740, ATS Solution Group

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, listening to music and watching movies
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