Camila Avendaño Chef
Summary
Experienced chef with a robust background in commercial kitchens, lounge catering, bakery production, and high-volume food service in Australia. Proficient in breakfast operations, buffet preparation, HACCP compliance, and food safety. Demonstrates reliability and efficiency in fast-paced environments, with a commitment to long-term career growth and sponsorship opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Plaza premium lounge
08.2025 - Current
- Directed breakfast, lunch, and dinner production and service as lead morning chef.
- Prepared diverse menu items with fresh local ingredients to enhance flavor and quality.
- Coordinated workflow during peak hours, optimizing service and supporting culinary team efficiency.
- Executed daily baking tasks, producing breads, cookies, cakes, and muffins to meet customer demand.
- Managed mise en place for efficient next-day operations.
- Conducted cold preparation for fruit salads and breakfast items.
- Ensured adherence to HACCP standards while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
Chef
Air New Zealand lounge
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated breakfast service, ensuring seamless preparation of hot and cold food each morning.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following established recipes.
- Trained cooks and staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation standards to enhance dish quality.
- Executed mise en place for next day’s service, ensuring efficiency.
- Baked a variety of breads, cookies, cakes, and muffins each day in a busy kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen environment.
Cook
Grow cafe
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and plated menu items to consistently meet quality standards, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated mise en place for sandwich preparation and cooking of meats, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Chopped and sanitized vegetables for meal preparation, contributing to a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Ensured thorough cleaning and disinfection of kitchen areas for hygiene compliance.
Canteen
International Broadway school Sydney
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared nutritious lunch boxes for students by chopping fruit and baking muffins, cookies, and pasta.
- Organized kitchen space efficiently to ensure streamlined food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the kitchen to uphold health standards.
Ice cream factory assistant
"CREPES AND WAFFLES"
Bogota, Colombia
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring product consistency and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed handling and traceability of ice cream aggregates, supporting production integrity.
- Streamlined setup process for ice cream shake production, enhancing ingredient utilization.
Cook
"RENNE RESTAURANTE"
Bogota, Colombia
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared starters, Peruvian ceviche sauces, salads, and desserts to enrich menu offerings.
- Executed preparation of weekly specials to diversify customer options.
- Carried out food preparation and fulfilled orders to ensure timely service.
- Conducted mise en place tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen environment for optimal safety standards.
Chef
"RESTAURANTE ROCK AND STOP"
Bogota, Colombia
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Executed food preparation and order assembly for burgers, wraps, and grilled items.
- Managed kitchen inventories and organized supplies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Scheduled kitchen staff to streamline workflow and ensure adequate coverage.
- Performed mise en place duties to support timely service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health standards.
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Kingsford Academy
Sydney07-2026
General English Curses -
ITB International
11-2023
General English Curses -
Greenwich College
11-2022
Professional Technician - Gastronomy
Politecnico Internacional
Colombia11-2017
Skills
- Bakery and pastry creation
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen production
- Mise en place
- Menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Stock rotation
- Buffet service
- Safety practices
- Motivated learner
- Team communication
Availability
part time, upper-intermediate English
Timeline
Commis Chef
Plaza premium lounge
08.2025 - Current
Chef
Air New Zealand lounge
11.2023 - 08.2025
Cook
Grow cafe
08.2023 - 11.2023
Canteen
International Broadway school Sydney
04.2023 - 10.2023
Ice cream factory assistant
"CREPES AND WAFFLES"
11.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
"RENNE RESTAURANTE"
08.2022 - 03.2023
Chef
"RESTAURANTE ROCK AND STOP"
06.2016 - 09.2018
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Kingsford Academy
General English Curses -
ITB International
General English Curses -
Greenwich College
Professional Technician - Gastronomy
Politecnico Internacional