Tapuwa Gerald Sengayi
chef
Mandurah,Western Australia
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Ahl Group
Mandurah, Western Australia
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Plan weekly specials and seasonal menus
- Delegate duties to junior staff
- Function preparation and event platter service
Commis Chef
Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas LLC (UAE)
Abu dhabi
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene, preparing ingredients for a more senior chef, measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately, dealing with deliveries and stock rotation, assisting chef with chopping, packing, and helping/learning with dishes, attending training and implementing in daily operations to improve the quality of food, following cleaning schedules for the kitchen and cleaning the section and other areas as directed.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
Commis I
IBIS Mall of Emirates
Dubai
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Checking and maintaining fridge temperatures and quality control of received deliveries, monitoring dry stock rotation, preparation of hot and cold starters for Ala carte menus, understanding and implementing HACCP to maintain a safe working environment, working to the specifications received from the Chef de Partie regarding portion size, quantity, and quality, checking the main information board for changes in banquets or other organization information.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruise
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Working in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sautéing, and steaming, performing multitask activities such as washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, cutting, trimming, and boning meat prior to cooking or serving, explaining ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in buffet areas, organizing and preparing mis en place, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruise
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Working in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sautéing, and steaming, performing multitask activities such as washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, cutting, trimming, and boning meat prior to cooking or serving, explaining ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in buffet areas, organizing and preparing mis en place, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Commis I
IMG Worlds Of Adventure
Dubai
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Preparation of commissary food and supplying to different outlets, checking and maintaining fridge temperatures and quality control of received deliveries, monitoring dry stock rotation, fully understanding and adhering to HACCP, working to the specifications received from the Chef de Partie regarding portion size, quantity, and quality, checking the main information board for changes in banquets or other organization information, understanding and being aware of food costs within the department, passing all information to the next shift through a proper handover system, adhering to all company standards and HACCP guidelines.
Commis I
Cassia Restaurant
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Making mise en place for lunch and dinner service garniture of fine dining, preparation of hot and cold and mise en place of banqueting, ensuring food is served with the correct garniture and quality control, monitoring portion on banqueting set menu functions and waste control to maintain profit margin, planning and pre-ordering commodities ensuring HACCP is adhered to at the main kitchen, checking temperature and recording temperature on the cooling log, checking quality of deliveries and implementing stock rotation.
Commis I
Jones The Grocer, Dubai, UAE
Dubai
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Ensuring high standards of hygiene on the cold section, preparation of salad dressing, working on the pass, stock rotation, receiving stock orders, maintaining HACCP standards, dating and labeling, preparation of salad dressing, washing raw vegetables, receiving commodities, checking the quality and recording the required temperature, fully understanding and adhering to HACCP.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Buluwayo Polytechnic
Zimbabwe01.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
References
- Calvin Sendo, Chef de Partie - VOX Theatre by Rhodes, +971556562270, calvin.sendo@maf.co.ae
- Gihan Nirmal, Sr. Chef de Partie - IBIS Mall of Emirates, +971556436722, gihan8611@yahoo.com
- Juanito Delos Reyes, Head Chef - Viking Ocean Cruise, +639998013010, johnmartdelosreyes@gmail.com
- Warren, Owner - Cassia Restaurant, +27219760640, info@cassiarestaurant.co.za
Timeline
Chef
Ahl Group
09.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas LLC (UAE)
08.2019 - 05.2022
Commis I
IBIS Mall of Emirates
02.2019 - 07.2019
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruise
05.2018 - 08.2018
Cook
Viking Ocean Cruise
08.2017 - 03.2018
Commis I
IMG Worlds Of Adventure
01.2016 - 07.2017
Commis I
Cassia Restaurant
02.2015 - 12.2015
Commis I
Jones The Grocer, Dubai, UAE
02.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Buluwayo Polytechnic
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