young chef seeking offshore employment

to receive above normal remuneration for above normal service as a chef. Formally qualified with international experience for your benefit.

André Engelke
WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING AS CHEF

July 2006 – January 2007
The Nauticus A la Carte Restaurant – Brenton-on-Sea, South Africa
Head Chef
• Assisted with planning and preparation of a new restaurant for opening during September 2006 holiday season in a popular Southern Cape coastal town
• Was responsible for the ordering equipment as required, planning of the kitchen, and stock planning.
• Planned the menu for the restaurant in line with management’s vision.
• Was responsible for supervision of all kitchen functions and duties including duties such as a weekly stock take and stock control, hygiene management and shift planning.
• Managed a staff of nine by delegating tasks and responsibilities as I deemed appropriate.
• Catering a la carte and special occasions e.g. birthdays, social gatherings and events in busy Christmas and summer holiday season.
Reference: Mr Chris van Niekerk , Tel 0027 82 567 8086

January 2006 – June 2006 Warwick Chef School Full Time Professional Chef’s course
Reference: Mr Kevin Warwick, Tel 0027283161166



January 2005 – December 2005
Rondefontein Guestfarm – Springfontein, Colesberg area, South Africa
Head Chef
• Managed the menu offered to guests for breakfast, lunch and evening meals, specializing in South African Karoo cuisine;
• Supervised the members of staff in the roles of Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs;
• Provided supervisory training to the members of staff ;
• Ensured the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen facilities to adhere to standards set by management and legislation;
• Managed the stock levels of the kitchen;
• Managed the guest house and farm activities.
Reference: Mr Stef Coetzer Tel 0027 83 727 5235

StrathGarry Restaurant – Pitlochry, Scotland
Chef de Partie
• Assigned responsibility for Grill section;
• Assisted the Head Chef in maintaining kitchen hygiene;
• Assigned supervisory responsibility for vegetables and salad sections;
• Assigned responsibility for the larder section;
• Organize and supervise two Commis Chefs.
Reference: Mr Richard Drummond Tel 0044 17 9647 2469, 0044 77 7557 6584


LEADERSHIP
Second to Head Boy (Liebenhof Boys’ Residence) & School Prefect

Completed standard high school education in 2002.

High school (matric) certificate
Chef's diploma
City & Guilds certificate
Maritime survival certificate
Offshore medical certificate

Dear Sir / Ma’am,

My name is Andre Engelke. Please, spare me a minute. Thank you.



I am a 24 year old, single, male South African, formely qualified as a Chef with 4 years practical experience which includes 1 year international experience in Pitlochry, Scotland.

I am seeking offshore employment in my field of training and experience. I am willing to start at the bottom of the employment ladder (Dish washer, Brush hand) and will go the extra mile/s for my future employer.

I am a serious, hard working, punctual, no-nonsense person who knows and enjoys his job. I have a good sense of humour and a sound ability to deal with people.

My long term goal in life is to operate my own guest farm in future. To achieve this I need to find myself medium term employment where the reward is above normal in exchange for sacrificing ‘normal’ comforts and functioning in a more demanding environment.

I believe that once my future employer has experienced my abilities and personality, he / she will want to retain my services indefinitely.

Please refer to my detailed CV and supporting documents as attached hereto.

I sincerely thank you for your time and interest.

Best regards,

Andre Engelke