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Carina  Strauneanu

Carina Strauneanu

London

Summary

Accomplished meat cook who executes modern techniques and brings in up-to-date knowledge on the barbecuing, roasting and grilling of meat. Experienced in the safe preparation of a variety of food. Dedicated Line Cook skilled in meal preparation and assuring quality products. Functions as a vital team member and performs well under pressure. Successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management. History maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding expectations for food quality, safety and style. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with korean cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Spanish skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Seoul Bird
Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham
07.2022 - Current
  • Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
  • Monitored kitchen staff and environments to ensure appropriate safety procedures were implemented.
  • Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
  • Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
  • Preserved kitchen equipment to prevent damages and breakdowns.
  • Designed presentation and plating standards to promote quality.
  • Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.

Grill Chef

Bourgee
London, Essex
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Segregated meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Measured temperature to braise meat and vegetables.
  • Tried dishes before serving to measure quality and taste.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Produced sauces to season beef before grilling.
  • Collaborated with waiters and servers to produce food ordered.
  • Sliced, cut and tenderised meat and vegetables before grilling.
  • Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Hotel Receptionist

Friend's Arena
Timisoara, Romania
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved 5-star reviews by delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained clean, tidy reception areas, ensuring consistently positive first impressions.
  • Collected and processed guest data in line with data protection regulations.
  • Addressed questions and escalated issues complaints to management.
  • Registered guest information on hotel database to maintain accuracy.
  • Answered and transferred calls to designated recipients.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance to address needs of guests.
  • Verified ID and payment preference of guests.
  • Personalised breakfast service by remembering regular customers and their orders.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow for following shift by proactively completing advanced preparation.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Technician designing finished wooden products

Liceul Tehnologic Retezat
Romania
09.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Signature dish creation
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Grill operation
  • Safe food handling
  • Staff Management
  • Effective communications
  • Asian cuisine
  • Italian cuisine
  • Company quality standards
  • Professional and smart presentation
  • Organised and reliable
  • Outgoing mail management
  • Problem-solving skills

Languages

English
Advanced
Romanian
Native
Spanish
Fluent

Timeline

Chef

Seoul Bird
07.2022 - Current

Grill Chef

Bourgee
02.2022 - 07.2022

Hotel Receptionist

Friend's Arena
07.2021 - 02.2022

NVQ Level 3 - Technician designing finished wooden products

Liceul Tehnologic Retezat
09.2016 - 05.2020
Carina Strauneanu