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Lucas  Costa

Lucas Costa

Lisboa,Portugal

Summary

Exceptionally talented professional in restaurant industry offering dynamic skills in meal preparation, portion sizing and plating. Experienced Chef de Partie with background working in high-end establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Supports chef leadership with new recipe development and suggested pairings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chef De Partie

Javá Rooftop
Lisbon, Portugal
2021.01 - 2023.03
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
  • Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.

Commis Chef

Café Janis
Lisboa, Portugal
2019.01 - 2020.12
  • Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
  • Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.
  • Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
  • Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.

Commis Chef

Naked Restaurant
Lisboa, Portugal
2017.01 - 2018.11
  • Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
  • Contributed to kitchen revenue through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimisation.
  • Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
  • Controlled and minimised food waste.

Kitchen Assistant

Taberna Da Gloria
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
2016.01 - 2016.12
  • Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
  • Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Account and Finance

Universidade Unigranrio
Brasil
2012.03 - 2015.11

A-Levels - Contenporary Cousine

Workshops | Club Cooking Lisbon | Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
2018.06 - 2018.06

Skills

  • Culinary arts
  • Hospitality
  • Quality Assurance
  • Recipes and menu planning

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Javá Rooftop
2021.01 - 2023.03

Commis Chef

Café Janis
2019.01 - 2020.12

A-Levels - Contenporary Cousine

Workshops | Club Cooking Lisbon | Lisboa
2018.06 - 2018.06

Commis Chef

Naked Restaurant
2017.01 - 2018.11

Kitchen Assistant

Taberna Da Gloria
2016.01 - 2016.12

Certificate of Higher Education - Account and Finance

Universidade Unigranrio
2012.03 - 2015.11
Lucas Costa