Gilberto Angelo Ferreira
London,lew
Summary
Loyal, highly driven and hard-working professional. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion, with years of work experience in restaurant/hospitality environment and manufacturing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Knife Grinder
Ital Cutlery Services Ltd
London
12.2014 - 02.2025
- Performed precision smoothing by utilising appropriate hand tools and equipment; contributed to producing high-quality finished products.
- Maintained clean working area to enhance efficiency.
- Met production targets by maintaining a steady work pace throughout shifts.
- Inspected parts with calibrated tools for quality assurance.
- Used protective gear always, prioritising personal health and safety.
- Carried out routine checks on grinding machinery before use; identified potential faults early enough for repairs or replacement, thus avoiding downtime during shifts.
- Achieved high precision by diligently setting up, operating, and maintaining grinding equipment.
- Sorted raw materials appropriately prior to grinding; helped streamline workflow and increase operational efficiency.
- Operated buffing and polished machine for shiny and even finish.
- Conducted visual and physical inspections of finished workpieces to assess surfaces and dimensions.
- Examined workpieces to spot imperfections in surfaces and took appropriate action.
- Collaborated with team members for improved productivity levels.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations; minimised risk of accidents in the workshop.
Kitchen Assistant
Reubens Restaurant
London
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
Dog Walker
Self Employed
London
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed emergencies effectively with calm demeanour, reducing potential harm to pets.
- Established trust with dogs using patient approach, fostering strong relationships with pets under care.
- Ensured proper hydration of dogs during long walks, improving overall health.
- Provided quality dog walking services for client satisfaction.
- Encouraged good canine behaviour using positive reinforcement techniques, promoting well-behaved pets.
- Cleaned up after dogs during walks keeping public spaces tidy.
- Carried out basic grooming tasks after walks, ensuring clean return of pets to homes.
- Respected community rules regarding leash laws and pet waste disposal showing civic responsibility.
- Treated all dogs with kindness and care, providing regular updates to owners for continued trust.
- Utilised knowledge of local walking spots to ensure dogs had safe, secure exercise and exploration.
- Stimulated animals with engaging activities and play.
- Liaised with clients to coordinate schedules and collect payment.
- Ensured animals had access to water and necessary food supplies, according to exact owner instructions.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
Knife Grinder
Ital Cutlery Services Ltd
London
04.2008 - 04.2012
Assistant Salad Maker
Garfunkel's Restaurant
London
12.2005 - 02.2008
- Responsible for shredding, cutting and slicing of all fruits and vegetables for the salad bar.
- Assisted in the preparation of dressings and sauces for a more personalised touch on salads.
- Handled food preparation tasks-made salads per customer requirements.
- Delivered high standard of care by assisting with personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Achieved efficient kitchen operations by preparing ingredients for Chefs.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by preparing fresh and healthy salads.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
Kitchen Potter
La Noche Restaurant
London
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Upheld consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards to decrease accidents.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
Education
Esol level 3 -
Lewisham College
London 09.2020 - 07.2023
High School - Technician in Accounting
Escola Amadeu Goncalves Boa Aventura
Carmo do Paranaiba, Brazil 02.1985 - 12.1989
Secondary School -
Escola Amadeu Goncalves Boaventura
Carmo do Paranaiba, Brazil 02.1981 - 12.1984
Primary School -
Escola Cassimiro de Menezes
Carmo do Paranaiba, Brazil 02.1977 - 12.1980
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Football
- Movie/Cinema
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Esol level 3 -
Lewisham College
09.2020 - 07.2023
Knife Grinder
Ital Cutlery Services Ltd
12.2014 - 02.2025
Kitchen Assistant
Reubens Restaurant
05.2012 - 11.2014
Dog Walker
Self Employed
05.2012 - 11.2014
Knife Grinder
Ital Cutlery Services Ltd
04.2008 - 04.2012
Assistant Salad Maker
Garfunkel's Restaurant
12.2005 - 02.2008
Kitchen Potter
La Noche Restaurant
11.2004 - 11.2005
High School - Technician in Accounting
Escola Amadeu Goncalves Boa Aventura
02.1985 - 12.1989
Secondary School -
Escola Amadeu Goncalves Boaventura
02.1981 - 12.1984
Primary School -
Escola Cassimiro de Menezes
02.1977 - 12.1980
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