Sofia Soares Valerio
Caloundra West,QLD
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
10.2022 - Current
- Prepare food in the highest quality keeping the standard and consistence
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
The Sebel Spa And Golf Resort Pelican Waters
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Cook hot breakfast, lunch and dinner from a la carte menu as requested by customers; prepare breakfast buffet as needed.
- Make sure all preparation is done for next days and check stock daily.
- Receive goods and store accordingly; keep kitchen clean and organized at all times.
Chef
Master Sweets, Burleigh Heads
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Icing and decorating large variety of cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecakes and pies, slicing when requested by customers
- Preparation of fillings and toppings
- Maintaining kitchen clean and organized.
Chef
Merrimac Tavern
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Preparation and organization before service; cook all meals during service, grill and pasta mostly; clean kitchen at the end of service; develop recipes to serve as
- Chef's special; receive and organize stock; responsible for all kitchen matters when head Chef is not available.
Cook, kitchen hand, counter hand
Magic Apple Vegetarian Café, Heads
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Tasks: prepare food in the hot kitchen as well as prepare wraps and burguers on the counter; organize and clean the kitchen; make coffee, smoothies and juices, serve tables.
English teacher
FISK English School
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Chef
Kioski Ana Doce
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Prepare food keeping its quality in a short time, organize appliances and clean the kitchen after hours.
Chef
Baden Baden Restaurant, Campos, Jordão
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management -
EIP ELSTON EDUCATION & TRAINING
Surfers Paradise, QLD10.2017
Diploma of Hospitality Management (RPL) -
MVT Management Institute of Australia
Burpengary, QLD10.2017
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (RPL) -
MVA Management Institute of Australia
Burpengary, QLD08.2017
Certificate IV in English Proficiency -
EIP ELSTON EDUCATION & TRAINING
Surfers Paradise, QLD11.2016
Technology In Gastronomy -
Centro Universitario Senac
Campos Do Jordao, Sao Paulo - Brazil07.2008
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Proper Storage Procedures
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
10.2022 - Current
Chef
The Sebel Spa And Golf Resort Pelican Waters
01.2017 - 09.2020
Chef
Master Sweets, Burleigh Heads
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chef
Merrimac Tavern
03.2015 - 02.2016
Cook, kitchen hand, counter hand
Magic Apple Vegetarian Café, Heads
09.2014 - 02.2015
English teacher
FISK English School
01.2009 - 01.2014
Chef
Kioski Ana Doce
01.2008 - 01.2014
Chef
Baden Baden Restaurant, Campos, Jordão
01.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management -
EIP ELSTON EDUCATION & TRAINING
Diploma of Hospitality Management (RPL) -
MVT Management Institute of Australia
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (RPL) -
MVA Management Institute of Australia
Certificate IV in English Proficiency -
EIP ELSTON EDUCATION & TRAINING
Technology In Gastronomy -
Centro Universitario Senac
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