Donatella Ingrosso
London
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in diverse cuisines and a proven track record of leadership and team supervision. Demonstrates advanced knife skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to safety and hygiene compliance. Skilled in baking and dessert creation, with a focus on organisational efficiency and maintaining a positive attitude. Aspires to leverage culinary talents to enhance dining experiences and lead innovative kitchen teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Second Chef
Chadwell Manor Care Home
2025.02 - 2025.09
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.Oversaw food ordering, rota planning, and stock audits for optimal resource management.Implemented strategies to reduce food waste efficiently.Trained junior kitchen staff to improve culinary skills and teamwork.
Chef
Chestnut Manor Care Home
2024.02 - 2025.01
Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared diverse, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements.
Chef
Daisy Green
London
2022.09 - 2024.02
- Ensured compliance with rigorous health and safety standards in all operations.
Chef
Neighbourhood Organic
London
2021.04 - 2022.09
Breakfast Chef
Beaumont Hotel
London
2019.12 - 2020.03
Chef
19 Grams Alex
Berlin
2018.04 - 2019.11
Chef
Clarion Hotel
Stockholm
2017.09 - 2018.04
Demi Chef
Montcalm Hotel
London
2016.09 - 2017.02
Chef de Partie
1847 Bristol
Bristol
2016.01 - 2016.09
Education
Level 2 Diploma - Food production and cooking
City and Guilds
2024.09 - 2025.07
Skills
- Culinary expertise in diverse cuisines
- Leadership and team supervision
- Advanced knife skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Safety and hygiene compliance
- Baking and dessert creation
- Organizational efficiency
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Production
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
Timeline
Second Chef
Chadwell Manor Care Home
2025.02 - 2025.09
Level 2 Diploma - Food production and cooking
City and Guilds
2024.09 - 2025.07
Chef
Chestnut Manor Care Home
2024.02 - 2025.01
Chef
Daisy Green
2022.09 - 2024.02
Chef
Neighbourhood Organic
2021.04 - 2022.09
Breakfast Chef
Beaumont Hotel
2019.12 - 2020.03
Chef
19 Grams Alex
2018.04 - 2019.11
Chef
Clarion Hotel
2017.09 - 2018.04
Demi Chef
Montcalm Hotel
2016.09 - 2017.02
Chef de Partie
1847 Bristol
2016.01 - 2016.09