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Mary Ann Yvonne Del Prado

Summary

Creative culinary professional seeking to transition into new field, developed skills in high-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrates strengths in team collaboration, problem-solving, and time management. Eager to apply these transferable skills to contribute effectively in dynamic and challenging new role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front of the house attendant / All-rounder

Sir Manong and Burger Point
01.2023
  • Greeting and assisting customers
  • Taking orders
  • Preparing and serving food and drinks
  • Maintaining a clean and organized dining area
  • Ensuring customer’s satisfaction

Meat Packer- (Red Meat Department)

Coles Retails Ready Operations Australia
01.2023
  • Evaluating meat products for quality and edible properties
  • Sorting meats based on their types and sizes, removing of inedible, spoiled, soiled or otherwise poor-quality product.
  • Cutting meat into the appropriate standard size and shapes.

Chef / Barista / All-rounder

TLS Mobile
01.2024
  • Taking customer orders and handling money
  • Making all beverages.
  • Replenishing and rotating of stocks.
  • General cleaning of the kitchen/food truck
  • Observing and practicing correct food handling practices.
  • Ensuring strict stock rotation and minimizing food wastage and assisting chefs in maintaining correct stock levels.

Casual Chef

The Oaks Hotel
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisting the head chef in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals and reception menu.
  • General basic food preparation of vegetables and salads, desserts, pastry and breads, canopies and other finger food.
  • Assisting the head chef and sous chef in plating of foods.
  • General cleaning of the kitchen.
  • Observing and practicing correct food handling practices.
  • Ensuring strict stock rotation and minimizing food wastage and assisting chefs in maintaining correct stock levels.

Sushi Chef/ Roll Maker

Choice Sushi
01.2025 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Achieved high levels of customer loyalty, with many patrons returning for personalized service and culinary consistency.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

Certificate IV - Kitchen Management

Kingsford International Institute
03-2025

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Kingsford International Institute
11-2025

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Fast decision making
  • Product knowledge
  • Collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Kitchen management

Certification

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Sushi Chef/ Roll Maker

Choice Sushi
01.2025 - Current

Chef / Barista / All-rounder

TLS Mobile
01.2024

Casual Chef

The Oaks Hotel
01.2024 - 01.2025

Front of the house attendant / All-rounder

Sir Manong and Burger Point
01.2023

Meat Packer- (Red Meat Department)

Coles Retails Ready Operations Australia
01.2023

Certificate IV - Kitchen Management

Kingsford International Institute

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Kingsford International Institute
Mary Ann Yvonne Del Prado