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Ludmilla Moretti

London

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Australian Venue co
Adelaide, SA
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.

Junior Sous Chef

Caravan Restaurants
Cannon Street, City Of London
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
  • Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
  • Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding recipes, plating techniques, garnishes and portion control.
  • Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
  • Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
  • Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.

Take Away Restaurant Owner

Tastery Food Kitchen
Covent Garden, London
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
  • Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
  • Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.

Senior Chef De Partie

London House (Gordon Ramsay group)
Battersea, London
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Checked temperature control settings throughout service periods to ensure food was being cooked correctly.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Supervised and trained junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure they were working safely and efficiently.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to health safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Monitored portion control to ensure consistency across the menu items.

Sous Chef

Jamie's Italian
Greenwich , London
07.2013 - 03.2018

As a junior sous chef my responsibility were to:

  • Given support to head chef and sous chef
  • Leading the kitchen, helping the others chefs
  • Mentored and trained junior staffs
  • Interviewed and inducted new chefs
  • Making sure the food quality it was outstanding and followed the specs
  • complete the paper work like:HACCP (Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point)
  • Food temperature, fridges temperatures, blast chiller records, delivery invoices, allergens sheet.
  • COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Sous Chef

GIRAFFE CONCEPTS LTD
Blackheath, London
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Supported the head chef
  • Responsible to placed orders
  • Making the rotas
  • Stock control
  • Lead the kitchen.
  • Mentored and Trained new staffs
  • Daily paper work like food safety temperature, fridges temperatures, wastage, blastchill records.
  • Food quality and presentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brigadeiro Gavião Peixoto
São Paulo
12-1999

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Menu Memorization
  • Dish preparation
  • Portion Control
  • Cost Control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Ordering and Requisitions
  • Menu development
  • Italian cuisine (Very strong)
  • French cuisine (Some)
  • Prep task efficiency

Languages

English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Australian Venue co
03.2022 - 04.2024

Junior Sous Chef

Caravan Restaurants
05.2021 - 09.2021

Take Away Restaurant Owner

Tastery Food Kitchen
07.2020 - 07.2021

Senior Chef De Partie

London House (Gordon Ramsay group)
10.2018 - 07.2019

Sous Chef

Jamie's Italian
07.2013 - 03.2018

Sous Chef

GIRAFFE CONCEPTS LTD
09.2010 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Brigadeiro Gavião Peixoto
Ludmilla Moretti