Mayra Rojas
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
IExperienced and passionate chef with experience in Breakfast/ buffet service, striving to serve the best food possible.
Considering my self as a visionary with knowledge of food trends and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to the creation of a menu. This experience has allowed me to increase my customer service, communications, interpersonal, leadership and prioritization skills. I possess a can-do attitude, a strong desire to work as a team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Hayatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2023.05 - Current
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff, resulting an improvement in customer service
- Implemented food safety and hygiene protocols that ensured compliance with health regulations
- Reduced food costs through the effective management of inventory and ordering processes.
- Managed the kitchen staff to ensure the quality and timeliness of food orders, resulting in improved customer experience.
Commis Chef
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Organize and set up the assigned section of the kitchen as effectively as possible to increase speed and maximize productivity.
- To ensure that all dishes from the section are prepare consistently and according to standard recipes.
- To assist the Head Chef and his Kitchen brigade in ensuring those culinary standards comply with company polices and procedures.
Kitchen Steward
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Safely operate the dishwashing/pot washing machines and ensure correct usage.
- Placed orders for necessary goods such as food, kitchen tools, and cleaning products.
- Worked effectively with all kitchen personnel, to promote a happy working environment.
- Ensured that all needed supplies were present before work.
Kitchen Hand
Franco & Co
2021.03 - 2022.11
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Volunteer Kitchen Hand and Waitress
Lentil As Anything
2019.12 - 2020.01
- Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands
- Taking food and beverage orders.
Front Desk Agent
Hilton Garden Inn
2018.03 - 2019.10
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
- Took reservations over phone, in person and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information
- Processed arrivals and departures for hotel guests, handling approximately 50 guests per shift
- Oversaw night auditing duties, including verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Melbourne City Institute
Melbourne, Australia09.2022
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Melbourne City Institute
Melbourne, Australia04.2022
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Melbourne City Institute
Melbourne, Australia12.2021
General English Course - undefined
Greenwich English College
Melbourne, Australia05.2020
Hotel and Tourist Management Professional - undefined
Universidad del Magdalena
Santa Marta, Colombia05.2018
Skills
- Hardworking
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Fast Learner
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Active
- Food presentation
Languages
Spanish
English
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Group of Staff, Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia, 02/01/12, 12/01/12
Timeline
Demi Chef
Hayatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2023.05 - Current
Commis Chef
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2022.10 - 2023.05
Kitchen Steward
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
2022.01 - 2022.10
Kitchen Hand
Franco & Co
2021.03 - 2022.11
Volunteer Kitchen Hand and Waitress
Lentil As Anything
2019.12 - 2020.01
Front Desk Agent
Hilton Garden Inn
2018.03 - 2019.10
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Melbourne City Institute
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Melbourne City Institute
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Melbourne City Institute
General English Course - undefined
Greenwich English College
Hotel and Tourist Management Professional - undefined
Universidad del Magdalena
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