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Lara Carvalho

Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong focus on quality inspection and control, ensuring process consistency and adherence to health and safety compliance. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and effective stock control and inventory management. Skilled in teamwork, communication, problem solving, and time management, with a continuous improvement mindset that drives adaptability and fast learning.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Chef de Partie

THE IVY ASIA
Leeds
10.2022 - 06.2026

Promoted twice within the company from Commis Chef to Chef de Partie and subsequently Senior Chef de Partie due to strong performance, reliability, attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

  • Maintain strict quality standards in a high-volume production environment.
  • Conduct visual inspections to ensure consistency, accuracy and product quality.
  • Follow detailed specifications and procedures with precision.
  • Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and inventory control using FIFO principles.
  • Identify and resolve quality issues before products reach customers.
  • Support training and development of new team members.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and operational standards.
  • Consistently deliver high-quality results under pressure and tight deadlines.

Kitchen Chef

ESTABULO RESTAURANT
Leeds
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Followed company procedures and specifications.
  • Performed routine quality checks throughout food preparation processes.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
  • Worked effectively within a team to meet daily operational targets.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety procedures.

Chef Junior

SUSHI DAILY
Leeds
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared products according to detailed procedures and specifications.
  • Maintained product consistency and quality standards.
  • Assisted with stock management and workstation organisation.
  • Followed hygiene, safety and operational regulations.

Education

Graphic Design Degree -

Universidade Paulista - UNIP
Brazil
/2015 - /2016

Architecture Degree -

Universidade Paulista - UNIP
Brazil
/2014 - /2015

Vocational Qualification in Electrical Installation -

SENAI
Brazil
/2011 - /2012

Secondary Education -

E.E. PROFESSOR FARID FAYAD
Brazil
/2010 - /2013

Skills

  • Quality Inspection & Quality Control

  • Attention to Detail

  • Health & Safety Compliance

  • Stock Control & Inventory Management

  • Process Consistency

  • Teamwork

  • Problem Solving

  • Time Management

  • Adaptability & Fast Learning

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

LANGUAGES

Portuguese – Native
English – Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Senior Chef de Partie

THE IVY ASIA
10.2022 - 06.2026

Kitchen Chef

ESTABULO RESTAURANT
04.2022 - 10.2022

Chef Junior

SUSHI DAILY
05.2021 - 10.2021

Graphic Design Degree -

Universidade Paulista - UNIP
/2015 - /2016

Architecture Degree -

Universidade Paulista - UNIP
/2014 - /2015

Vocational Qualification in Electrical Installation -

SENAI
/2011 - /2012

Secondary Education -

E.E. PROFESSOR FARID FAYAD
/2010 - /2013
Lara Carvalho