Maria Clara Leão
Pottsville,NSW
Summary
Passionate and dedicated chef with 5 years of experience in food services. Maintains high-quality standards in fast-paced kitchen environments. Strong teamwork and communication skills enable thriving in collaborative settings. Always eager to learn new techniques and explore innovative culinary trends. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences while ensuring efficiency and fostering a positive kitchen atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Baker and Farmer
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Accommodating dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests from customers as needed
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Perform inventory checks to ensure that the cold room is fully stocked with needed item.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
Cook
Pink Lotus
01.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Accommodating dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests from customers as needed
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Making sure to stock deliveries right away to keep up with sanitation requirement, such as maintain temperature in frozen or chilled products.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Education
Cookery -
St. Peters International College
Gold Coast09-2026
General English Course -
Oxford English School
01.2023
Culinary -
Estácio De Sá
Brazil01-2021
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Organization
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety and sanitation
References
- Daniela Schaidt, 0434 413 288, Head Chef at Baker and Farmer
- Junichi, 0475 082 335, Head Chef at Pink Lotus Brunswick
Timeline
Chef
Baker and Farmer
08.2024 - Current
Cook
Pink Lotus
01.2024 - 08.2024
General English Course -
Oxford English School
Cookery -
St. Peters International College
Culinary -
Estácio De Sá
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