Etresia van der Merwe

  • Trainer and facilitator
  • Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
  • Nov 05, 2018
Full time F & B Managers General Managers and Management Executives Banquet Staff Other

Personal Summary

I am a hard-working, motivated, confident individual whom have both industrial and training experience within the field of Hospitality. I am currently busy with my Masters degree in Food and Beverage management and strive to become a full time academic and researcher in my field in future. I have a passion for the industry and believe in creating opportunities. 

Work Experience

Lecturer
Jun 2016 - Dec 2018 NDS Chefs Academy

Lecture classes 
Set up training material.
Facilitate classes.
Set up and grade assignments and tests.
Facilitate practical cooking classes as well as taste and grade the dishes.

Admin Assistant
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 Vaal University of Technology

 Organising and filing
 Delivering of paperwork for signatures
 Maintaining basic admin and office duties

General Hospitality Worker
Jan 2016 - May 2016 Aalwyns Guesthouse

 Front of house and reception (Taking bookings, welcoming and booking in of guests)
 Kitchen duties (Preparation of guest meals and lunches, setting of tables and serving of guests)
 Housekeeping (Making of rooms and laundry duties)

Assistant chef
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 The Red Aprons

 Cook restaurant meals
 Advise on menu items

Student Trainee
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 Aark Guest Lodge

 Front of house and reception (Taking bookings, welcoming and booking in of guests)
 Kitchen duties (Preparation of guest meals and lunches, setting of tables and serving of guests)
 Housekeeping (Making of rooms and laundry duties)

Student Trainee
Jul 2013 - Nov 2013 Casa Mia Guesthouse

 Kitchen duties (Preparation of guest meals and lunches, setting of tables and serving of guests)
 Housekeeping (Making of rooms and laundry duties)

Student Trainee
Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 Midvaal Hospital

Kitchen staff member (cooking of patient breakfasts, lunches and dinners)
 Wash up and scullery (Wash all crockery and cutlery and pack away)
 Storage (Maintain storage areas and pack away deliveries)

Education

Matric
Jan 2018 - Dec 2011 Hoërskool Transvalia
National Diploma
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 Vaal University of technology
BTech
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 Vaal University of Technology

First Name

Etresia

Last Name

van der Merwe