Mireya Prince
Sheidow Park,SA
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cafes, restaurants and catering services cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting venues profiles. Consistent and professional approach to delivering the best customer service. Conversational spanish and english skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Organik Store & Cafe
07.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Australian healthy, vegetarian, and vegan friendly breakfast and lunch
- Service and preparations
- Cultivated supportive kitchen environment, fostering teamwork and effective communication among staff.
- Evaluated inventory levels on daily basis
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date
- Prepared items for grilling, roasting, sautéing, frying and baking
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Services for up to 300 customers in busy season.
Main Cook
Westbury Expresso & Brunch
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: South American/ Australian Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch
- Service and preparations, mise in place, grill, fryer, pan skills
- Opening and closure procedure
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures
- Service in busy service up to 150 customers on weekends
Prep Cook
Meredith Amphitheatre Supernatural Music Festival
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Preparation of meals up to 150 employees.
Prep Cook
Golden Plains Festival XI
03.2017 - 03.2017
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency
- Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions
- Fried, grilled and baked foods
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
- Meals preparation for up to 150 employees.
Catering Assistant
Sabores de Paria
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests with speed and efficiency
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up
- Served appetizers, entrees and refilled beverages for events up to 60 guests
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs
Education
Basic Barista Certificate - Hospitality
Private Teacher
Barquisimeto08.2016
Professional Cookery - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Barquisimeto06.2016
Neurogastronomy Certificate - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Barquisimeto04.2016
Sausage Maker - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Barquisimeto06.2014
Cheese Maker Certificate - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Barquisimeto03.2014
Bachelor of Psychology - Science
Univerdidad Yacambu
Cabudare11.2012
Skills
- Productivity Optimization
- Staff Scheduling
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Prioritization and Organization
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Menu pricing
- Nutritional knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
The Organik Store & Cafe
07.2019 - Current
Main Cook
Westbury Expresso & Brunch
04.2018 - 06.2019
Prep Cook
Meredith Amphitheatre Supernatural Music Festival
12.2017 - 12.2017
Prep Cook
Golden Plains Festival XI
03.2017 - 03.2017
Catering Assistant
Sabores de Paria
05.2015 - 06.2015
Basic Barista Certificate - Hospitality
Private Teacher
Professional Cookery - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Neurogastronomy Certificate - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Sausage Maker - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Cheese Maker Certificate - Hospitality
Escuela De Gastronomia Adelis Sisiruca
Bachelor of Psychology - Science
Univerdidad Yacambu
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