Kevin Daniel Arenas Camelo
Canberra
Summary
Professional culinary specialist prepared for this role. Consistent track record of crafting high-quality pizzas, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining cleanliness. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring team cohesion and responsiveness to changing needs. Skilled in dough preparation, ingredient selection, and oven management with passion for delivering exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Antica Ricetta
08.2023 - Current
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
Chef De Partie
Merivale
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Head Pizza Chef
Motza Pizza
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- promote safe working environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
Pizza Chef
GIGI Pizza
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making and dough preparation.
- Oversaw inventory and restocked ingredients following First-In First Out (FIFO) method to minimize spoilage.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
Pizza Chef
Merivale Group
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for unique pies.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
03.2023
Certificate III, IV - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
12.2022
Certificate III - Accounting
Australian Pacific College
06.2016
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Waste Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Utensils and Equipment
- Company Safety Standards
- Sauce Preparation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Portion and Cost Control
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Antica Ricetta
08.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Merivale
01.2023 - 06.2023
Head Pizza Chef
Motza Pizza
07.2019 - 12.2022
Pizza Chef
Merivale Group
02.2019 - 06.2019
Pizza Chef
GIGI Pizza
02.2016 - 12.2019
Certificate III, IV - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Certificate III - Accounting
Australian Pacific College
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
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