Thato Margaret Lepelesana

Thato Margaret Lepelesana 📍 Maseru, Lesotho 📞 - 📧-🌍 Availability: Remote / Freelance / Part-time / Full-time Professional Summary Hardworking and detail-oriented kitchen assistant and virtual support professional with hands-on experience in food preparation, cleaning, customer service, and remote administrative tasks. Gained practical experience supporting my mother’s catering service in food handling, hygiene, and delivery. Currently building skills in virtual assistant work, with a focus on organization, communication, and time management. Professional Experience My Mother's Catering Service (Family-run Project) Maseru, Lesotho — Kitchen Assistant & Support Worker 2017 – Present (Occasional / Project-based) - Helped prepare, cut, peel, and package food for hospital catering tenders and conference events. - Maintained kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene standards. - Assisted with cooking, portioning, and delivering meals to hospital staff during events. - Supported planning, setup, and customer service during food distribution. - Gained experience working under pressure and following instructions. Freelance Virtual Assistant (Training & Entry-level Projects) 2025 – Present - Completed training in virtual assistance including email handling, scheduling, and data entry. - Practiced using digital tools like Google Docs, Trello, and Zoom. - Assisted with basic admin tasks such as updating spreadsheets and organizing digital files. - Reliable, organized, and committed to offering strong remote support to clients. Education & Certifications - Level 3 Certificate in British Housekeeping and Cleaning – 2025 - Assistant Chef Course – Chilton Training College, 2025 - Virtual Assistant Course (In progress) – Alison - IHG Skills Academy Badges: Basic Hospitality, Adaptability, Happy Guest, Assessment Skills - Food Preparation & Hygiene - Kitchen & Catering Support - Cleaning & Housekeeping - Remote Administrative Tasks - Customer Service & Communication - Time Management & Organization - Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Zoom - Email Handling & Scheduling Languages - English – Basic (Improving daily) - Sesotho – Native Availability ✅ Open to: Remote admin tasks, virtual assistant work, part-time freelance gigs, or seasonal kitchen roles. 🕒 Ready to start: Immediately