Paula Meilat Guiloff Perera
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments and vast expertise in preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive food presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Supervisor
Kapara Cafe
Fremantle, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Ensuring consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Training new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Reducing food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
- Collaborating with management to develop innovative menu offerings that catered to diverse customer preferences.
- Monitoring food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Assisting with menu development and planning.
- Preparing food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Preparing meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cook/Food prep
Freo Pizza - Private Dinners and Caterings
Perth, WA
12.2020 - Current
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Preparing meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Operating Wood fire Oven safely and promptly.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Monitoring pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct cooking and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, addressing their needs, and resolving any issues promptly.
Line Cook
Wild in the Street
Fremantle, WA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
Support Worker
Humdrum, WA Registered NDIS Provider.
Perth, WA
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Cook
Dolce & Salato
South Fremantle
06.2020 - 02.2021
Cook/all rounder
POP KULTURE FERMENTS Food truck
Perth, WA
08.2019 - 07.2020
Cook/Food prep.
PASTÁ´ROUND
Fremantle Markets, WA
01.2019 - 03.2020
Prep. Cook and Kitchen hand
Piggy food &Co
North Fremantle
05.2019 - 08.2019
Kitchen Hand and prep. cook
Little Creatures brewing
Fremantle
07.2018 - 01.2019
Cook and pizza maker
Galeria Brasil Bar
Santiago Chile
07.2017 - 05.2018
Cook/food prep/all-rounder
See Hop Trading
Thursday Island, QLD
11.2016 - 03.2017
Food and beverage attendant
Grand Hotel
Thursday Island, QLD
11.2016 - 03.2017
Pastry cook/sandwich, salad and juice maker/cashier/all-rounder
Soul city café
Viña del Mar, Chile
03.2015 - 04.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Patient support
- Organizational Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Kapara Cafe
02.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Wild in the Street
03.2022 - 12.2023
Support Worker
Humdrum, WA Registered NDIS Provider.
11.2021 - 09.2023
Cook/Food prep
Freo Pizza - Private Dinners and Caterings
12.2020 - Current
Cook
Dolce & Salato
06.2020 - 02.2021
Cook/all rounder
POP KULTURE FERMENTS Food truck
08.2019 - 07.2020
Prep. Cook and Kitchen hand
Piggy food &Co
05.2019 - 08.2019
Cook/Food prep.
PASTÁ´ROUND
01.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Hand and prep. cook
Little Creatures brewing
07.2018 - 01.2019
Cook and pizza maker
Galeria Brasil Bar
07.2017 - 05.2018
Cook/food prep/all-rounder
See Hop Trading
11.2016 - 03.2017
Food and beverage attendant
Grand Hotel
11.2016 - 03.2017
Pastry cook/sandwich, salad and juice maker/cashier/all-rounder
Soul city café
03.2015 - 04.2016