Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Maria Mkandawire

Summary

I'm a hard working and passionate cook with 20 years experience in the hotel and catering industry, motivated and focused to meet the needs of the customer's.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Taj Pamodzi Hotel

Assistant Cook
09.2000 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from customers, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute successful daily meal services for up to 200 guests.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while plating dishes, enhancing the overall presentation of each meal.
  • Assisted catering teams during special events, ensuring timely delivery of exceptional meals while working under pressure.
  • Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.

Education

Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka Zambia

Certificate from Food And Beverage
1998

Skills

Menu planning,preparation and good presentation

Effective communication skills

Minimizing food wastage

Ensuring food safety and sanitation

Delivering food to guests on time

Certification

Certificate in food and beverage.

Certificate of the kitchen foundation module

Certificate of long service

Certificate in food production training

Languages

English and Nyanja
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Assistant Cook

Taj Pamodzi Hotel
09.2000 - 09.2020

Evelyn Hone College

Certificate from Food And Beverage

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