Paula Victoria Vota
Sunshine Coast,Queensland
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated industry alimentary professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Event Sous Chef
Private Client
Buenos Aires, Argentina
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Private Chef
Italian Family
Bologna , Italy
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Chef Assistant
Magna Codice
Ibiza , Spain
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Wrapped, dated and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
Bakery Clerk
León The Baker
Madrid , Spain
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Kept cash drawer accurate with appropriate change and small bills to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
Chef Supervisor
Cookins Management
Buenos Aires , Argentina
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Managed 25 culinary personnel in service to 1000-customer base.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Chef Supervisor
Gastronom SA
Buenos Aires , Argentina
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Managed 15 culinary personnel in service to 500-customer base.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Chef Assistant
Alpi
Buenos Aires , Argentina
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Wrapped, dated and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
Education
Bachelor Of Culinary Arts - Professional Chef
Instituto Argentino De Gastronomía (IAG)
Buenos Aires 07.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor Of Nutrition - Human Nutrition
Universidad De Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires 03.2011 - 11.2016
Skills
Disease prevention education
Event logistics
Food spoilage prevention
Kitchen Management
Menu planning
Cooking skills
Supply ordering
Recruiting and Hiring
Food plating and presentation
Food inventories
Performance assessments
Workflow Optimization
Signature dish creation
Budgeting
Baking and broiling skills
Sanitation guidelines
Recipes and menu planning
Organization and Time Management
Teambuilding
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Event Sous Chef
Private Client
11.2021 - Current
Private Chef
Italian Family
10.2020 - 10.2021
Chef Assistant
Magna Codice
07.2020 - 10.2020
Bakery Clerk
León The Baker
10.2019 - 06.2020
Chef Supervisor
Cookins Management
12.2017 - 10.2019
Chef Supervisor
Gastronom SA
12.2016 - 12.2017
Chef Assistant
Alpi
07.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor Of Culinary Arts - Professional Chef
Instituto Argentino De Gastronomía (IAG)
07.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor Of Nutrition - Human Nutrition
Universidad De Buenos Aires
03.2011 - 11.2016