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Sarah Dongiovanni

London

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with a strong focus on creativity in cooking and adherence to hygiene standards. Demonstrates exceptional stock control abilities, proactive learning attitude, and a positive work ethic. Skilled teamworker and problem solver committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering collaborative environments. Aspires to contribute to dynamic culinary teams and drive innovation in food preparation and presentation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Demi chef de partie

Boxcar Bar and Grill
London
10.2024 - Current
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised workspaces.
  • Managed mise en place tasks before service hours for smoother operations during peak times.
  • Kept updated on latest culinary trends and techniques for ongoing personal development.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times.
  • Enhanced hygiene standards with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Participated in regular stock takes for accurate inventory management.
  • Took charge of specific stations within the kitchen as required.

Commis chef

Boxcar Bar and Grill
London
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
  • Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
  • Assisted in menu planning for seasonal dishes.
  • Prepared dishes under the supervision of the head chef, adhering to restaurant recipes and presentation standards.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Fine Dining Techniques

Food Genius Academy
Milan, Italy
08/2024 - 01/2025

Master of Arts - Politics and International Relations

Università degli Studi di Napoli
Naples, Italy
05/2017 - 07/2018

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages, Politics and Economies

Università degli Studi di Milano
Milan, Italy
09/2013 - 02/2017

Skills

  • Creativity in cooking
  • Hygiene standards compliance
  • Proactive learning attitude
  • Stock control
  • Positive work ethic
  • Teamworker
  • Problem solver

Languages

English
Advanced
Italian
Native
Spanish
Fluent
French
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Demi chef de partie

Boxcar Bar and Grill
10.2024 - Current

Commis chef

Boxcar Bar and Grill
02.2024 - 09.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Fine Dining Techniques

Food Genius Academy
08/2024 - 01/2025

Master of Arts - Politics and International Relations

Università degli Studi di Napoli
05/2017 - 07/2018

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages, Politics and Economies

Università degli Studi di Milano
09/2013 - 02/2017
Sarah Dongiovanni