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Mirela Selfo

Brentford,Ealing

Summary

Quality-focused Chef with good work ethic accustomed to busy foodservice settings. Significantly increased pizza output during past year while maintaining product quality and taste. Offers great time management and inventory oversight skills leading to impressive results.Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Ready to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Preferably looking for breakfast chef position.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Pizza chef

Pizzaiolo
Brentford, Ealing
02.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Oversaw maintenance of kitchen to comply with food safety procedures.
  • Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for baked-to-order pizzas.
  • Dated and rotated food stocks to minimise wastage.
  • Worked fast and accurately to meet customer needs and service goals.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
  • Took cash and card payment at checkout, providing correct change and receipts when requested.

Head chef

Essence Restaurant
Athens, Greece
02.2004 - 01.2020
  • Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
  • Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
  • Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
  • Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Agronomy

University of Tirana
Tirana
09/1986 - 05/1992

Chef

IEK AKMH
Athens, Greece
09/2014 - 02/2017

English Language

West Thames College
Isleworth
09/2021 - 06/2023

Skills

  • Kitchen preparation
  • Pizza menu development
  • Dough creation and manipulation
  • Cooking and baking
  • Pizza making
  • Food preparation
  • Grill operation
  • Restaurant equipment maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Food safety protocol
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Pastry expertise
  • Italian cuisine
  • Breakfast menu development
  • Waste management
  • Food Hygiene
  • Stock management
  • Kitchen station cleanliness
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Portion control
  • Incident reporting

Languages

English
Intermediate
Greek
Advanced
Albanian
Native

Timeline

Pizza chef

Pizzaiolo
02.2020 - Current

Head chef

Essence Restaurant
02.2004 - 01.2020

Higher National Diploma - Agronomy

University of Tirana
09/1986 - 05/1992

Chef

IEK AKMH
09/2014 - 02/2017

English Language

West Thames College
09/2021 - 06/2023

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