Fernanda Forero
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Kitchen Cook
Turtle Beach Resort
05.2022 - Current
- Cooking and preparing menu
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepare and service drinks by request
- Provision of excellent customer service
- Taking orders
Apprentice Chef
Fumanchu Restaurant
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Cooking and preparing menu, preparation food in grill, oven and fryer and make preps oriental food.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by assisting fellow team members during peak service hours when needed.
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
Cook
Guzman and Gomez Surfers Paradise
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Cooking and preparing menu, preparation food and preps.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- taking food and beverage orders
- Delivering exceptional Customer service
Apprentice Chef
Doña Bertha’s Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Cooking and preparing menu, preparation food, assisting Head Chef, Cleaning of different stations.
Education
Diploma Hospitality -
Imagine Education
Gold Coast, QLD11.2023
Commercial Cookery certificated IV -
Imagine Education
04.2022
Commercial Cookery certificated III -
Imagine Education
09.2021
General English Course -
Imagine Education
12.2020
Occupational Health Specialist -
University Area Andina- Colombia
06.2017
Psychologist -
University Foundation San Martin – Colombia
11.2010
Skills
- Approachable
- Responsible
- Honest
- Quick and efficient
- Able to work as part of a team
- Excellent cooking skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to make coffees
- Food quality
References
- Laurelle Kop, 0401305273
- Wilber Bohorquez, 0405271138
- Diego Diaz, 0416326792
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef/Kitchen Cook
Turtle Beach Resort
05.2022 - Current
Apprentice Chef
Fumanchu Restaurant
02.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Guzman and Gomez Surfers Paradise
01.2022 - 04.2022
Apprentice Chef
Doña Bertha’s Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma Hospitality -
Imagine Education
Commercial Cookery certificated IV -
Imagine Education
Commercial Cookery certificated III -
Imagine Education
General English Course -
Imagine Education
Occupational Health Specialist -
University Area Andina- Colombia
Psychologist -
University Foundation San Martin – Colombia
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