MARIA ODETE PEREIRA FARIA
Yarrabilba
Summary
Adept Head Chef with a proven track record at Brisbane Portuguese Family Center, enhancing customer base through signature dish creation and exceptional plating. Excelled in team management and workflow optimization, significantly improving kitchen efficiency. Skilled in food safety regulations and cost management, demonstrating a keen ability to mentor staff and elevate dining experiences. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Portuguese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Portuguese, Italian, French and Spanish skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Brisbane Portuguese Family Center
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Chef
Royal Bakery
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Cleaning Supervisor
Spotless
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
- Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
- Conducted recruitment, interview and selection processes to induct new staff in accordance with business policies.
Cleaner
Spotless
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Commis Chef
Berkeley Sports Club
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Cantinho Portuguese Restaurant
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Kitchen Hand
ManpowerGroup
09.2013 - 04.2014
Cleaning Team Leader
Kuffer Reinigungen AG
06.2006 - 04.2011
Socio-Cultural Animator
Community Center of Lageosa
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Responsible for a group of Before and After School children
- Responsible for a group of day- cared aged people.
Waitress
Rosicar Pastries
08.2005 - 11.2005
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Kitchen Hand
Varanda Da Serra Restaurant
08.2000 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD03.2027
No Degree - Cert III Commercial Cookery
Tafe
Wollongong, NSW08.2020
No Degree - Cert III Socio-Cultural Animator/ Sport
Professional School
Tondela, Portugal06.2005
Skills
- Team Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Plating and presentation
- Cost Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Signature dish creation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Food spoilage prevention
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor , 2020-2025
- Cert III Commercial Cookery
- Cert III Social-Animator / Sport
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Head Chef
Brisbane Portuguese Family Center
03.2024 - Current
Chef
Royal Bakery
08.2023 - 03.2024
Cleaning Supervisor
Spotless
04.2022 - 06.2023
Cleaner
Spotless
01.2022 - 04.2022
Commis Chef
Berkeley Sports Club
02.2019 - 11.2021
Kitchen Hand
Cantinho Portuguese Restaurant
10.2015 - 11.2016
Kitchen Hand
ManpowerGroup
09.2013 - 04.2014
Cleaning Team Leader
Kuffer Reinigungen AG
06.2006 - 04.2011
Socio-Cultural Animator
Community Center of Lageosa
11.2005 - 05.2006
Waitress
Rosicar Pastries
08.2005 - 11.2005
Kitchen Hand
Varanda Da Serra Restaurant
08.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
No Degree - Cert III Commercial Cookery
Tafe
No Degree - Cert III Socio-Cultural Animator/ Sport
Professional School
- Food Safety Supervisor , 2020-2025
- Cert III Commercial Cookery
- Cert III Social-Animator / Sport
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