Petrine Esima Brenda Gangayi
Windhoek
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with a track record of excellence at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Centre, demonstrating expertise in food safety and kitchen operations. Thrives in high-pressure environments, showcasing outstanding ingredient preparation and team collaboration skills. Proven ability in elevating menu offerings and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative baking and cooking techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Intern
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Learned how to use commercial kitchen equipment such as deep fryers, grills, ovens, and slicers
- Maintained clean and safe work environment by following all food safety regulations
- Practiced portion control when plating meals for customers in order to reduce wastefulness
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure efficient operations
- Managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, resulting in minimal disruption to service
- Timely meal planning and preparation was done, guaranteeing that every dish was cooked to perfection
- Worked together with chefs to guarantee that dishes were presented and portioned correctly
- Displayed strong dedication to providing excellent customer service, which led to favorable comments from clients.
Cooking Intern
Spar Butchery Windhoek
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Learning how to cut and package meat
- Made special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches and salads
- Displayed experience in providing assistance with various food prep activities as required by supervisor
- Weighed, priced, and labeled meat for sale
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to adhere to health and safety standards.
Cooking Intern
Spar Maerua(Bakery) Windhoek
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Executing all bakery item request (baking cakes, muffins, pies, cookies, mini desserts, etc)
- Gained expertise in following all established recipes precisely while paying attention to detail
- Utilized sanitary methods to handle, prepare and serve food
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
Cooking Intern
Droombos Windhoek
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Following all tasks being given from completing all related a la carte items on the menu, baking and creating all desserts to completing parts of large menu items for wedding or events
- Utilized a variety of cooking techniques to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes
- Set up equipment for cooking, including grills, ovens, and fryers
- Sorted and washed dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils, ensuring that all items were clean and ready for use
- Assisted in all areas of food preparation and cooking, including chopping vegetables and portioning proteins.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Namibian University of Science And Technology
Windhoek04.2023
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Preparation
- Grilling Techniques
- Stock Rotation
- Food presentation
- Organization
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Kitchen Organization
Languages
English
References
- Winston Guerrero, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek, Winston.guerrero@marriott.com, +1 617 913 1157
- Frank Mendoza, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, frank.mendoza@GaylordHotels.com, +1 615 578 9581
Additional Information
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrine-gangayi-8545a325b
Timeline
Line Cook Intern
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cooking Intern
Spar Butchery Windhoek
10.2022 - 11.2022
Cooking Intern
Spar Maerua(Bakery) Windhoek
09.2022 - 10.2022
Cooking Intern
Droombos Windhoek
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Namibian University of Science And Technology
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