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Methembe L Ndlovu

@methembelndlovu

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Professional Cook delivering high-volume flame-grill service with HACCP-driven food safety.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to cook in a high-volume commercial kitchen where I can drive mise en place efficiency, strict portion control, and HACCP-focused hygiene—supporting peak service on flame-grill lines with strong FIFO inventory discipline.

I’m a formally trained, detail-oriented Professional Cook with over three years of progressive experience across high-volume commercial lines, flame-grill stations, and large-scale corporate catering workflows in fast-paced environments.

I’m known for optimizing station efficiency through mise en place, maintaining strict portion controls, and executing flawless service during peak, high-pressure rushes. I also focus on uncompromised hygiene—deep-cleaning, sanitation procedures, and strong quality control practices.

Across my roles, I’ve built solid command of HACCP food safety frameworks, proactive occupational safety metrics, and efficient FIFO inventory management. From raw stock control and protein portioning to continuous line replenishment, I work to minimize wastage and keep output consistent.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Kitchen Assistant

Freshiz Friers

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

Supported senior culinary teams with high-volume daily food preparation, ingredient scaling, and station organization. Helped manage raw stock control, protein portioning, and hygiene through deep-cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Station Organization Stock Control Deep Cleaning

Canteen Assistant

Ingwebu Breweries

Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 (4 months)

Prepared and distributed high-volume meals in a fast-paced corporate canteen environment within strict mealtime windows. Managed daily inventory handling and stock delivery audits while maintaining sanitation and safe workplace health protocols.

Stock Audits Kitchen Sanitation

Commis Cook / Griller

Nando's Victoria Falls & Jason Moyo Branches

Jan 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Worked fast-paced commercial flame-grill lines and prep tables under high-volume conditions. Followed FIFO storage and quality control for portion handling, while maintaining clean cooking line structures and efficient workstation workflows during peak rushes.

Commercial Flame Grilling Fast Paced Line Prep Quality Control

Kitchen Attaché

Nando's Victoria Falls & Jason Moyo Branches

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months)

Held a kitchen attaché role supporting operations prior to promotion to Commis Cook / Griller. Worked within the same kitchen environment and workflow leading up to the stated promotion date.