Alina-Ilioara Dumitrean
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in inventory management and strategic planning, complemented by strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Adept at team building and maintaining calm under pressure, with proven communication skills in multilingual environments. Committed to leveraging public speaking abilities to drive organisational success and foster collaborative work cultures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Front of house fish and chips restaurant
Lily's traditional fish and chips
Blackpool, Lancashire
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy
- Processed orders accurately across counter, table, phone, and online, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Packed takeaway orders efficiently, preserving quality and heat for optimal customer experience.
- Displayed a helpful attitude to assist customers and colleagues
- Understood traditional fish & chips portion sizes and accompanying sides
- Understanding of cooking times to manage customer expectations
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Director&Chef
Jelna foods ltd Melksham
Melksham, Wiltshire
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborated with suppliers to procure fresh, quality ingredients for menu offerings.
- Assisted restaurant manager in implementing cost control strategies to optimise kitchen budget.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely stock replenishment to support service demands.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
Chef
Speedy's charcoal grill&pizza
Peasedown Saint John, Bath and North East Somerset
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated various types of pizza ovens (stone, conveyor, gas, electric).
- Handled, stretched, topped, and cooked pizza dough to maintain quality and consistency.
- Prepared kebabs (doner shish kofta) and operated rotisserie equipment to ensure timely service.
- Used strong knife skills for chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and prepping toppings.
- Maintained portion control to ensure consistency and reduce waste.
- Followed recipes to uphold flavour standards.
- Ensured orders were correct, well-packed, and visually appealing.
- Managed customer orders during peak hours by multitasking effectively to enhance service speed.
Chef
Speedy's charcoal grill &pizza
Peasedown Saint John, Bath and North East Somerset
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared kebabs (doner shish kofta) and operated rotisserie equipment to ensure timely service.
- Handled, stretched, topped, and cooked pizza dough to maintain quality and consistency.
- Operated various types of pizza ovens (stone, conveyor, gas, electric).
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure fresh ingredients, ensuring quality for daily menu offerings.
- Used strong knife skills for chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and prepping toppings.
- Maintained portion control to ensure consistency and reduce waste.
- Followed recipes to uphold flavour standards.
- Ensured orders were correct, well-packed, and visually appealing.
- Managed customer orders during peak hours, multitasking to maintain efficient service and reduce wait times.
Cleaner
Squeaky Klean
Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed surface cleaning, including dusting, wiping, polishing, and sanitising, to maintain a hygienic environment
- Disinfected toilets, sinks, showers, and tiles to ensure a clean bathroom environment
- Degreased kitchen surfaces, cleaned appliances, and emptied bins to maintain a sanitary cooking area
- Deep cleaning: skirting boards, vents, windows, behind appliances
- Managed time effectively to ensure completion of cleaning tasks within set schedules, enhancing overall service delivery
- Identified and addressed dirt, smudges, and missed areas during cleaning tasks to uphold quality standards
- Communicated effectively with clients and supervisors to clarify cleaning needs and expectations
- Consistently arrived on time for shifts, demonstrating reliability and commitment to workplace responsibilities
- Executed tasks independently or collaborated with team members
- Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Economy and protection of the environment
Dimitrie Cantemir university of economical science
Cluj Napoca Romania 09.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Leadership
- Multilingual
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
Timeline
Front of house fish and chips restaurant
Lily's traditional fish and chips
10.2025 - 11.2025
Director&Chef
Jelna foods ltd Melksham
09.2022 - 07.2023
Chef
Speedy's charcoal grill&pizza
02.2020 - 04.2022
Chef
Speedy's charcoal grill &pizza
11.2016 - 03.2018
Cleaner
Squeaky Klean
04.2015 - 05.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Economy and protection of the environment
Dimitrie Cantemir university of economical science
09.2007 - 06.2010