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DEBORAH FRANCISCA MALDONADO ESTAY

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated professional with a degree in International Gastronomy, bringing experience in customer service, efficient timing, team management, leadership, and teamwork. Strong attributes include effective communication, adaptability to new work environments, and a genuine passion for expanding knowledge of culinary work. Accustomed to physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy loads, standing for extended periods, and handling cleaning responsibilities. Solid understanding of food safety measures and commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment. Thrives in fast-paced settings, and excels at multitasking to prepare and plate food while demonstrating expertise in cleaning and organizing work areas before, during, and after each shift.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef and Kitchen Hand

Plan B Burgers and Booze
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for preparing dishes according to established recipes, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Kitchen Hand

Royal Pacific Hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.

Kitchen Helper

Casa Fine Foods
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • I was in charge of maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station and storage area
  • At the same time, I supported the chefs in managing the preparation, plating, and presentation of the food

Kitchen Assistant

CPK, California Pizza Chicken
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • The kitchen assistant follows established recipes and prepares salads, appetizers, hamburgers, breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, pasta, and pizzas
  • Also maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station and storage area

Education

INTERNATIONAL CHEF - Gastronomic

DUOCUC PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
Santiago, Chile
08-2022

Skills

  • Techniques and Procedures
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Knife skills: cutting and slicing ingredients
  • Grilling and frying
  • Pizza making
  • Breakfast preparation
  • Sandwich preparation
  • Salad and appetizer preparation
  • Mexican food preparation
  • Presentation and Service
  • Food presentation
  • Plating and assembly
  • Foodservice
  • Kitchen station organization
  • Time management
  • Kitchen cleaning and organization
  • Adherence to kitchen safety standards
  • Personal Skills
  • Chef assistance
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast learning
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Precision and responsibility
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Catering experience
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills

Language

English upper intermediate
Spanish

Timeline

Chef and Kitchen Hand

Plan B Burgers and Booze
09.2023 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Royal Pacific Hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023

Kitchen Helper

Casa Fine Foods
05.2023 - 06.2023

Kitchen Assistant

CPK, California Pizza Chicken
11.2022 - 04.2023

INTERNATIONAL CHEF - Gastronomic

DUOCUC PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
DEBORAH FRANCISCA MALDONADO ESTAY