Neliswa Phiwe

My name is Neliswa Ngcobo I’m 21 years old.I leave in Cape Town. I studied to become a chef. I’m a bubbly ,outspoken, friendly person who really knows how to interact with people. I’m that person who is not afraid to go extra mile and take any challenges I’m willing to explore and engage myself in different things that are based on my career.I have good personality that I know, and I really have a good attitude towards my work as an upcoming great young chef.

pastry trainee

Taj Hotel in Cape Town 

- Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
- Prepare a variety of baked goods
- Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
- Monitor and order ingredients, supplies, and equipment
- Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
- Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
- Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel, and train them
- Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends.

Culinary trainee

Onomo Hotel in Durban 

- Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way
- Oversee food preparation, and cook for all occasions at Hotel
- Monitor equipment quality and  report to Senior Chef to order new equipment if needed
- Help the hotel to determine how much food and supplies need to be ordered
- Train new kitchen staff.

Koo contestant

Express studio in Cape Town 

TV Appearance  SABC 2 - Color your plate with KOO Competition

The international Hotel school (Cape Town campus)

International Diploma in Patisserie

The international Hotel school (Durban campus)

International Diploma in professional cookery