Glenda Magadu
@glendamagadu
Passionate culinary professional with hands-on experience in kitchens, menu design, and food safety.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate and skilled culinary professional with three years of practical experience across private and commercial kitchens, committed to creating delicious and visually appealing dishes.
I trained at the Culinary Arts Academy, Zimbabwe, earning a Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (City and Guilds), and have built experience through internships and roles where I supported daily prep, plating, inventory and hygiene practices.
My professional experience includes roles as a junior chef, private chef, and chef for food service operations where I developed menus, managed dietary requirements, suggested ingredient alternatives, and ensured strict food safety and sanitation standards.
I bring teamwork, adaptability, creativity, attention to detail and strong time management to a kitchen environment, and I am eager to continue learning and contributing to dynamic culinary teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Private Chef
Private Chef - Bromley
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)
Planned and prepared customized meals tailored to clients' dietary needs, designed weekly menus, and maintained strict kitchen hygiene and inventory standards.
Junior Chef
Cresta Lodge
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Assisted daily food preparation and plating under senior chef supervision, gaining hands-on experience in kitchen operations, hygiene, inventory, and teamwork.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Culinary Arts Academy, Zimbabwe
Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (City and Guilds), Culinary Arts
2019 - 2019
Completed a Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (City and Guilds) focusing on practical culinary skills and food safety.
Peoples College
Level 1 Diploma in Business Administration (LCCI), Business Administration
2016 - 2016
Completed a Level 1 Diploma in Business Administration (LCCI) and ZIMSEC Ordinary Level subjects including English, Geography, Agriculture, and Computers.
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