Maria Paz Estrada
Pyrmont,NSW
Summary
I'm a reliable and hard-working individual with the ability to work in a team environment and independently. I am willing to learn new skills about culinary practices and recipe development.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Wahlburger’s Opera Quays
03.2003 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Stewarding
Crown Resort
07.2022 - Current
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
Commish Chef
Missony Restaurant
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Commish Chef
Hard Rock Café
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Stewarding
The Star
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and a fair distribution of workload.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless service.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
Assistant Cook
Seafood Works Rocky Point Road
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- I worked with the chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked on salads, desserts, and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expiration dates.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- kept the kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
Assistant Manager
Mobile Station Bodalla NSW
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Cook and Cashier
Roadhouse Mobile station Yellow dine
03.2020 - 11.2020
- welcomed customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- operated the cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- worked a flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- stock, tag, and display merchandise as required.
- I worked closely with the shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
George Street, Sydney, NSW07.2023
Commercial Cookery Certificate III & IV Level 2 -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
George Street, Sydney, NSW04.2023
Food Safety Supervisor -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
George Street Sydney, NSW09.2023
RSA -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Sydney, NSW11.2021
No Degree - National Certificate II Household Service Level 2
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
Manila, Philippines2017
No Degree - National Certificate II Bartending
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
Zambales, Philippines2016
Skills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Portion and Cost Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Company Safety Standards
- Order Delivery Practices
- Food Safety Oversight
Timeline
Stewarding
Crown Resort
07.2022 - Current
Commish Chef
Missony Restaurant
07.2022 - 12.2022
Commish Chef
Hard Rock Café
04.2022 - 06.2022
Stewarding
The Star
11.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Cook
Seafood Works Rocky Point Road
06.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Manager
Mobile Station Bodalla NSW
12.2020 - 06.2021
Cook and Cashier
Roadhouse Mobile station Yellow dine
03.2020 - 11.2020
Cook
Wahlburger’s Opera Quays
03.2003 - Current
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Commercial Cookery Certificate III & IV Level 2 -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Food Safety Supervisor -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
RSA -
Evolution Hospitality Institute
No Degree - National Certificate II Household Service Level 2
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
No Degree - National Certificate II Bartending
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
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