Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
cooking and studying new recipes
Timeline
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Laura Marcela Mejia Alvarado

Laura Marcela Mejia Alvarado

Cook-kitchen Assistant
19 Coronation St Brighton East,VIC

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cook

Babble Bar & Cafe
4B Izett St, Prahran VIC 3181, VIC
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot

Chef Assistant

Ballaboosta Burnside Restaurant, Adelaide SA
450 Glynburn Rd,Burnside SA 5066, S,A
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress

Education

VET Course - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Victorian Institute of Technology
Level 14 123 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000
08.2021 - 06.2023

VET COURSE - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Victorian Institute of Technology
Level 14 123 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000
02.2023 - 10.2023

Skills

Recipes and menu planning

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cooking and studying new recipes

 Creating new recipes at home is a delightful culinary adventure that allows you to experiment with flavors, textures, and ingredients. Crafting unique dishes from scratch lets you personalize meals to your taste preferences while fostering creativity in the kitchen. Whether you're combining familiar ingredients in novel ways or venturing into uncharted culinary territories, the process of making new recipes at home can be both satisfying and delicious. 

Timeline

VET COURSE - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Victorian Institute of Technology
02.2023 - 10.2023

Cook

Babble Bar & Cafe
08.2022 - 07.2023

Chef Assistant

Ballaboosta Burnside Restaurant, Adelaide SA
05.2022 - 08.2022

VET Course - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Victorian Institute of Technology
08.2021 - 06.2023
Laura Marcela Mejia AlvaradoCook-kitchen Assistant