Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Jacek Ogonowski

Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong focus on creativity in dishes and exceptional baking and pastry creation. Adept at handling kitchen stress while ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining food hygiene standards, and mastering food preparation techniques. Excellent interpersonal communication skills facilitate seamless interaction with waitstaff, enhancing overall dining experiences. Committed to continuous improvement in culinary arts, aiming to elevate gastronomic offerings through innovative approaches.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chef

Amarone Restaurand
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
03.2018 - 12.2025
  • Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
  • Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
  • Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
  • Reduced food waste to improve profitability.

Chef

Cafe Andalouz
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
  • Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
  • Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.

Chef

ASK Italian
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.

Education

Basic vocational school - Car Mechanik

Kłodzko School of Entrepreneurship
Kłodzko, Poland
09.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Creativity in dishes
  • Baking and pastry creation
  • Handling kitchen stress
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Communication with waitstaff
  • Exceptional communication
  • Food hygiene standards
  • Food preparation techniques

Affiliations

  • photography music travel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Amarone Restaurand
03.2018 - 12.2025

Chef

Cafe Andalouz
02.2017 - 02.2018

Chef

ASK Italian
04.2015 - 01.2017

Basic vocational school - Car Mechanik

Kłodzko School of Entrepreneurship
09.2010 - 06.2013
Jacek Ogonowski