Zhuwaki Chikanya

My goal is to gain the necessary culinary experience, but also an extensive and multicultural skill-set through the study of International cuisine. I would like to integrate with people from a diverse background of cultures and experiences. I am passionate about baking, because pastry is the foundation of my love for cooking. I also aim to learn about a broad assortment of dishes including their origin, preparation, flavor and taste. But most importantly, I aspire to share, blend and develop recipes based on traditional Zimbabwean cuisine Internationally. Working abroad would enable me to promote cultural exchange in the culinary Industry in Southern Africa.

• Date of Birth: 04/28/95
• Nationality: Zimbabwean

• Alison Certificate for Elderly care and caring for the disabled
• Top 10 Best Chefs (GCCA Internal Cooking Competition)

• Gaborone College of Culinary Arts, Chef Terry Maingi, Chef Lecturer, +2673957107, gitongaterry@gmail.com
• Golf Estate Private Residence, Mr John Njonde, Civil Engineer, +26776433223, njondej@gmail.com

• Volunteerism at Grand Palm Hotel (4 Star Hotel), 07/07/23 - 07/09/23, 05/03/24 - 05/05/24, www.grandpalm.bw
• Catering volunteer at the Diacore Marathon at Grand Palm Hotel, Cooked for more than 2000 people. 16 hour shift every day.
• Catering Initiatives at the President's House, 09/25/24 - 09/29/24, Volunteering as a caterer at the President's house for state dinners, political rallies, etc. Cooking for more than 700 people.
• Avani Gaborone Resort and Casino (4 Star Hotel), 10/18/24 - 10/19/24, www.avanihotels.com, Volunteered to raise awareness about eating disorders and mental health in the culinary Industry. This required teaching, counseling, and youth advocacy.