Katerina Kovalcikova
Salford
Summary
Talented individual skilled in preparing and cooking variety of dishes quickly and efficiently while meeting guest expectations. Manages large-scale food orders and successfully coordinates multiple meal items at once. I am fast, dependable grill chef accustomed to working in high-tempo, high-volume kitchen environments.I am always high-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organised and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Grill Chef
Rosso restaurant and bar
Manchester
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Provided support to team members
- Grilled meats and seafood to quest specifications
- Followed HACCAP procedures
Grill Chef
Managerie
Manchester
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Grilled meats and seafood to quest specifications
Chef De Partie
Cote brasserie
Manchester
2016.10 - 2021.03
- Worked at all sections of the kitchen - breakfast, larder, grill and pass
- Followed HACCAP procedures
- Trained new members of the team on relevant sections
- Assisted Head Chef with stock management, cleaning schedules and filling up daily paperwork
- I have been promoted to Junior Sous chef position in May 2020
Pasta Chef
Gusto Restaurants
Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
2014.03 - 2016.10
- Worked at very busy pasta section, preparing all sauces, meats and seafood to company specifications
- Followed HACCAP procedures
- After one year I progressed and moved to grill section
Skills
- Quick-learning
- Team player
- Highly organised
- Efficient multitasking
- Teamwork
Languages
Czech
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Grill Chef - Rosso restaurant and bar
2021.09 - 2023.09
Grill Chef - Managerie
2021.03 - 2021.09
Chef De Partie - Cote brasserie
2016.10 - 2021.03
Pasta Chef - Gusto Restaurants
2014.03 - 2016.10