Hi, I’m
Dalitso Nkhoma
Kapisha
Summary
I can work in any environment, this encourages me to succeed and grow professionally. To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization this recognizes the values of hard work.
Driven culinary professional with experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Proven ability to collaborate with chefs on seasonal menus and train staff on food safety, ensuring high-quality dining experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Ruby golfview lodge Chingola
Junior Sous Chef
11.2023 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Collaborated with head chef to design seasonal menu items.
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations and food preparation tasks.
- Modified existing recipes based on availability of ingredients or customer requests.
- Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
Ruby golfview lodge Chingola
Assistant Chef
02.2022 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Assisted in meal preparation and cooking for guest dining experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with service staff for timely meal presentation to guests.
- Monitored food storage practices to comply with health regulations.
- Maintained kitchen order by thoroughly cleaning grills, stoves, counters and tables.
- Assisted Head Chef in closing down the kitchen area at end of day ensuring all remaining ingredients were stored properly.
- Set up buffet tables with appropriate decorations prior to functions or events taking place in hotel premises.
MTN Zambia
Mobile Money Booth Attendant (Agent)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Zambia Red Cross SocietyChingola
First Aider
01.2020 - 01.2021
Education
Don Bosco Technical College Chingola, Zambia
Level 1 Certificate from General Hospitality
09.2024 - 08.2025
Kabundi Secondary School
Grade 12 Certificate
Chingola Secondary School
Grade 9 Certificate
Luano Combined School
Grade 7 Certificate
Skills
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Computer Literate (Ms Office)
- Food preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen operations
- Culinary techniques
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Event catering
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Seasonal availability understanding
- Ordering and receiving procedures
- Food presentation
- Grilling techniques
- Farm to table
- Recipe creation
Contact
+260760782375, +260771707664, Jnkhoma17@gmail.com
References
- Mr. Chama Bwalya, Vice Chairman, Zambia Red Cross Society Chingola, 0961275702
- Jeff Kamocha, Field Agent Supervisor, MTN Zambia, 0960186257
- Rebecca Mwale, head chef Ruby lodge +260776615315
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching movies
- Baking
- Reading
Knowledge Of Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Bemba (Fluent)
Personal Information
- NRC Number: 367652/64/1
- Date of Birth: 08/16/00
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Beginner
A1
Nyanja
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Don Bosco Technical College
Level 1 Certificate from General Hospitality
09.2024 - 08.2025
Junior Sous Chef
Ruby golfview lodge
11.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant Chef
Ruby golfview lodge
02.2022 - 11.2025
First Aider
Zambia Red Cross Society
01.2020 - 01.2021
Mobile Money Booth Attendant (Agent)
MTN Zambia
01.2019 - 01.2022
Kabundi Secondary School
Grade 12 Certificate
12/2019
Chingola Secondary School
Grade 9 Certificate
12/2016
Luano Combined School
Grade 7 Certificate
12/2014