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Kateryna Havrylchyk

Oswestry,En

Summary

Resourceful individual with experience in creating well-planned menus that take advantage of seasonal pricing and availability to minimise kitchen spending. Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills to create smooth-running kitchen environment.

Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support team.

High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious 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.But unfortunately my English is currently A2, but I'm studying it every day and trying to become better.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cook

Shiro Cafe
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
  • Worked closely with sous chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
  • Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients using professional kitchen scales with precision to minimise wastage.
  • Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.

cook

Balcone Cafe
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for customers with allergies or health concerns.
  • Coordinated team of [Number] kitchen staff and trained each to complete quality cooking work.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
  • Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high-quality meals.
  • Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
  • Updated menus regularly, catering to range of dietary requirements to generate return custom.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Logistics

National Transport University
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2015 - 03.2019

Skills

  • Health and safety awareness
  • Quality control diligence
  • Event catering coordination
  • Produce purchasing
  • Kitchen management aptitude
  • Friendly customer service
  • Friendly, helpful and confident
  • Friendly and personable
  • Hydraulics systems understanding
  • Customer service excellence
  • Adapting to technological changes
  • CAM software understanding

Affiliations

  • Yoga
  • films
  • Music

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Cook

Shiro Cafe
03.2022 - 10.2024

cook

Balcone Cafe
01.2020 - 02.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Logistics

National Transport University
09.2015 - 03.2019
Kateryna Havrylchyk