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Certification
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Mario Alejandro Duque Daza

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

  • I am currently working as a chef, but I have made the decision to redirect my professional path toward a new field that truly inspires me. This transition reflects my desire for personal growth, as well as my pursuit of new challenges and opportunities that align more closely with my long-term goals and interests.
  • Proficient Sous Chef, highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional, able to handle any challenge.
  • Friendly, helpful chef who is consistently prompt, and willing to work a flexible schedule.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

cater care
Cracow, Queensland
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Head Chef

KARALEE TAVERN
Ipswich, QLD
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Head Chef

Chapters Bookstore
Ipswich, QLD
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Cook

CITRICO
Melbourne, VIC
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Sous Chef

Mionma
Melbourne, VIC
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Planned and directed food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
  • Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
  • Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas and kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris.
  • Weighed and labeled products.
  • Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.

Sous Chef

Buenos Dias
Carlton North, VIC
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Operated all kitchen equipment adeptly.
  • Maintain clean, neat and properly stocked check stand area.
  • Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation.
  • Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.
  • Weighed and labeled products.
  • Assisted co-workers whenever possible.

Education

High School Diploma -

Politecnico Internacional Sede Calle 80
Bogotá, Bogotá
2016

DIPLOMA iN HOSPITALITY - Hospitality

IMAGINE EDUCATION
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Plating
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Food and kitchen safety
  • Italian,Sea food,South American cuisine
  • Allergen awareness

Work Referees

  • Silvia Kwong

0498357533

Certification

  • conduct articulated haul truck operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

cater care
05.2024 - Current

Head Chef

KARALEE TAVERN
10.2020 - 10.2023

Head Chef

Chapters Bookstore
09.2019 - 10.2020

Cook

CITRICO
10.2018 - 09.2019

Sous Chef

Mionma
05.2018 - 09.2018

Sous Chef

Buenos Dias
07.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Politecnico Internacional Sede Calle 80

DIPLOMA iN HOSPITALITY - Hospitality

IMAGINE EDUCATION

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