Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Timeline
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Cinthya Santos

Cinthya Santos

Chef
Perth,WA

Summary

Coordinated Line Chef with fortes in food inventory management and kitchen sanitation and cleanliness. Experienced working at grill, fryer, dessert station and garnish station. Dedicated and ambitious to handle demands of busy kitchen.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LINE CHEF, FULL TIME

SODEXO
MELBOURNE
06.2024 - Current
  • My current experience and work as a FIFO chef at Sodexo bring me joy, provide new opportunities, and foster a sense of belonging to a larger community.
  • Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
  • Fostered a positive work atmosphere through enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic, leading to increased team morale.
  • Contributed to increased guest satisfaction by consistently preparing dishes that met or exceeded expectations in taste and presentation.

COMMIS CHEF, PART TIME

MODO MIO
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Great experience at Modo Mio, overseeing the fresh pasta production section by my own it was both a great responsibility and an honor.
  • I strived with confidence and consistency showing the ability to deliver an excellent product on the day to day.
  • Also, at Modo Mio I had the chance to work in various positions such as pans section, hot and cold larder.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.

COMMIS CHEF, FULL TIME

OSBORN HOUSE
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • My highlighted achievements were: In my first week, despite being hired as a Commis chef, I worked daily, being responsible (on my own) for the entire Pasta section (production and cooking)
  • Being able to organize and plan my day to do all the food preparation and prepare the Pasta station for the service time.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.

COMMIS CHEF, FULL TIME

YAKIMONO, LUCAS GROUP
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Being able to lead me through a very fast-paced kitchen (300+ guests on weekdays or 600 guests on weekends), keeping calm and precision while focusing on delivering the most perfect service every time
  • Being able to follow instructions from my leaders.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
10.2021 - 06.2022

CERTIFICATE IV INCOMMERCIAL COOKERY - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
11.2020 - 02.2022

CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
11.2019 - 12.2021

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Knife skills

Food prep

Cooking techniques

Ingredient knowledge

Sanitation practices

Food presentation

Food service

Grilling techniques

Sauce making

Plating techniques

Portion control

Temperature control

Allergy awareness

Menu planning

Stock making

Roasting techniques

Garnishing

Sauteing techniques

Food handling procedures

Following recipes

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Timeline

LINE CHEF, FULL TIME

SODEXO
06.2024 - Current

COMMIS CHEF, PART TIME

MODO MIO
09.2022 - 02.2024

COMMIS CHEF, FULL TIME

OSBORN HOUSE
02.2022 - 06.2022

Diploma of Hospitality Management - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
10.2021 - 06.2022

COMMIS CHEF, FULL TIME

YAKIMONO, LUCAS GROUP
10.2021 - 01.2022

CERTIFICATE IV INCOMMERCIAL COOKERY - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
11.2020 - 02.2022

CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY - HOSPITALITY

VICTORIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
11.2019 - 12.2021
Cinthya Santos Chef