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Paulus Nestor Kalenga

Ondangwa,Namibia

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies.

Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Debmarine Namibia
Orangemund, Namibia
12.2016 - 11.2018

Served freshly cooked food to personnel during voyages on Mining Vessel

  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.

IT Technical Support Technician

Ministry Of Finance
Windhoek, Namibia
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Developed customer service skills to effectively communicate with clients over the phone and through email.
  • Provided assistance in setting up new computers, printers, and other IT-related equipment.
  • Installed applications on users' computers according to company standards.
  • Resolved internet connection problems for users both inside and outside of the office network.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers through phone, email and chat support.
  • Troubleshot customer inquiries related to software and hardware issues.
  • Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner.

IT Intern

Office Of Prime Minister
Windhoek, Namibia
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Installed, configured and tested hardware components such as routers, switches, firewalls and servers.
  • Assisted in the development of new technologies and IT solutions to meet organizational needs.
  • Performed troubleshooting on various software applications and systems.
  • Provided technical support to users with a variety of questions related to computer systems, software and hardware.

Nampost
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2012 - 08.2012

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Commis Chef - Culinary And Catering

Warwick's Chef School
Hermanus, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Skills

  • Resource Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Purchasing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Vendor Relations
  • Menu development
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Cost Control
  • Schedule implementation
  • Food and beverage pairing

Timeline

Chef

Debmarine Namibia
12.2016 - 11.2018

IT Technical Support Technician

Ministry Of Finance
05.2015 - 09.2016

IT Intern

Office Of Prime Minister
09.2012 - 11.2014

Nampost
03.2012 - 08.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Commis Chef - Culinary And Catering

Warwick's Chef School
Paulus Nestor Kalenga