Maria Lesulie
Milton keynes,Uk
Summary
Been living in different continents equipped me with knowledge, understanding of cultures and multiple skills of life. I can communicate in more than one language.
Successfully raised up children to become good responsible adults. Been cooking and taking care of other people in most of my life.
I enjoy cooking good and healthy food and making others happy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Cook supervisor
Myself
Milton keynes, Uk
1994.05 - Current
- Enhanced food quality by implementing strict inventory control procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
- Monitored temperature controls for refrigeration units regularly, maintaining optimal freshness of stored food items.
- Adapted meal preparations according to dietary requirements of customers.
- Optimised workflow in the kitchen, improving overall efficiency and productivity.
- Trained junior cooks to improve their culinary skills.
- Resolved conflicts within the team promptly, maintaining harmony amongst staff members.
- Fostered an environment that encouraged creativity in dish creation.
- Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
Children support leader
Mom Maria
Milton keynes, Uk
1987.05 - 2024.12
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Broader knowledge and exposure - Ability to withstand different environments
University of life
Milton keynesAdvance certificate in food safety and hygiene -
City guilts
Milton keynes04.2010
UVCE in business - Business and management
South Leicestershire college
Leicester 11.2003
Skills
- Proficient in point-of-sale systems
- Recipe innovation
- Efficient time management
- Positive attitude under pressure
- Nutritional knowledge
- Performance standards setting
- Cost control proficiency
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Creative problem solving
- Food preparation techniques
- Resilience under pressure
- Safety consciousness
- Cultural cuisine knowledge
- Quality control commitment
- Health and safety vigilance
- Multitasking efficiency
- Kitchen safety protocols
- Nutritional understanding
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Leadership
- Food preparation
- Quality Assurance
- Emotional intelligence
- Resource optimisation
- Budget management
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Cook supervisor
Myself
1994.05 - Current
Children support leader
Mom Maria
1987.05 - 2024.12
Broader knowledge and exposure - Ability to withstand different environments
University of life
Advance certificate in food safety and hygiene -
City guilts
UVCE in business - Business and management
South Leicestershire college