Oxana Doronceanu
Pasties Chef
London
Summary
Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering 2+ years of experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing food. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance. Kitchen Assistant supporting culinary and service teams for 2+ years. Effective and efficient in dishwashing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively. Dedicated pastries assistance with 2 + years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef assistant
Self employer
Chisinau, Moldova
06.2012 - 12.2021
- Inspected dishes to maintain consistent, high-quality meals and maximum customer satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
- Ordered and received deliveries of ingredients, storing appropriately to avoid product spoilage.
- Prepared ingredients prior to service, rotating stock and storing in temperature-controlled environments to meet health requirements.
- Cleaned and organised kitchen workstations to maintain smooth operations and minimise delays.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
Education
Level 4 - Pastry
Scoala Profesionala
Chisinau, Moldova 09.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Staff training
Artisan bread making
Food quality control
Baking and pastry
Food preparation
Menu development
Recipe research
Disinfecting utensils
Food storage procedures
Food allergens knowledge
Food service
Menu planning
Food Hygiene
Quality Control
Table clearing
Chef support
Catering support
Equipment cleaning
Ingredient stock control
Infection prevention and control
Fridge and freezer maintenance
Kitchen staff coordination
Food safety
Food storage safety
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Romanian
Advanced
Timeline
Chef assistant
Self employer
06.2012 - 12.2021
Level 4 - Pastry
Scoala Profesionala
09.2009 - 05.2012