Daniela Zgoda
Pottsville,New South Wales
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef the Partie
Bakery and Farm Bar
10.2021 - Current
- Kitchen management, Planning menu, Customising dishes, Training new employees, Monitor food stock and place orders
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
Chef the Partie
Coolangatta Hotel
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Kitchen management, Planning menu, Customising dishes, Training new employees, Monitor food stock and place orders, Responsible for hot and pan section.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef the partie
Greenmouth Surf Club
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before suppllies.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Education
Hospitality Administration And Management
Holmes Institute Gold Coast
08.2021
Certificate IV Commercial Cookery -
Holmes Institute Gold Coast
08.2020
Skills
- Good communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Good problem-solving
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Attention to details
- Food safety and budgeting
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Frying techniques
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Recipe creation
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Food Cost Analysis
- Vegan Cooking
- Pastry Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Chef the Partie
Bakery and Farm Bar
10.2021 - Current
Chef the Partie
Coolangatta Hotel
02.2021 - 10.2021
Chef the partie
Greenmouth Surf Club
06.2020 - 05.2021
Hospitality Administration And Management
Holmes Institute Gold Coast
Certificate IV Commercial Cookery -
Holmes Institute Gold Coast
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