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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
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • 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
02.2024 - 01.2025

Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Prepared diverse, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements.

Chef

Daisy Green
London
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Ensured compliance with rigorous health and safety standards in all operations.

Chef

Neighbourhood Organic
London
04.2021 - 09.2022

Breakfast Chef

Beaumont Hotel
London
12.2019 - 03.2020

Chef

19 Grams Alex
Berlin
04.2018 - 11.2019

Chef

Clarion Hotel
Stockholm
09.2017 - 04.2018

Demi Chef

Montcalm Hotel
London
09.2016 - 02.2017

Chef de Partie

1847 Bristol
Bristol
01.2016 - 09.2016

Education

Level 2 Diploma - Food production and cooking

City and Guilds
09.2024 - 07.2025

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
02.2025 - 09.2025

Level 2 Diploma - Food production and cooking

City and Guilds
09.2024 - 07.2025

Chef

Chestnut Manor Care Home
02.2024 - 01.2025

Chef

Daisy Green
09.2022 - 02.2024

Chef

Neighbourhood Organic
04.2021 - 09.2022

Breakfast Chef

Beaumont Hotel
12.2019 - 03.2020

Chef

19 Grams Alex
04.2018 - 11.2019

Chef

Clarion Hotel
09.2017 - 04.2018

Demi Chef

Montcalm Hotel
09.2016 - 02.2017

Chef de Partie

1847 Bristol
01.2016 - 09.2016
Donatella Ingrosso