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Work History
Education
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Manuela Rodrigues

Oakville,ON

Summary

A passionate quality-focused line cook, with 7 years of

experience working in fast-paced and high-pressure kitchens in

restaurants and catering. Dedicated to learning new skills while

assisting the team in all necessary tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Buca di Bacco
Oakville, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared pasta dishes according to the restaurant's menu.
  • Inspected and ensured the quality of the ingredients used in the pasta dishes.
  • Assisting in creating features every weekend, as well as prepping and finalizing them.
  • Kept the station stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations.
  • Diverse in all areas of the kitchen.
  • Trained in preparing a variety of poultry, meats, and seafood.

Line Cook

Piano Piano
Oakville, Ontario
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prepared pasta dishes according to the

restaurant's menu

  • Inspected and ensured the quality of the ingredients used in the.

pasta dishes.

  • Monitor food stock levels, and place orders when necessary.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when.

Preparing identical dishes every day.

  • Kept the station stocked and ready for use to maximize

productivity.

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line

workstations.

  • Trained new staff in pasta preparation techniques, food.

Storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation,

And safety issues.

Catering Chef

Gourmet Craft and Catering
Mississauga, ON
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planned menus, prepared and cooked all food items.
  • Fulfilled catering orders to serve 200+ people.
  • Organized all catering orders before being delivered.
  • Ensured food was properly prepared and transported safely

to events.

  • Choreographed food line set-up at locations providing the

most effective flow.

  • Maintained a safe clean working environment
  • Experience with plated dinners, Hors D’oeurves heating and plating, Buffet style, Family style.

Garde Manger Cook

Milestones Bar & Grill
Oakville, Ontario
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared a variety of cold foods according to established

recipes and standards.

  • Plated hot and cold desserts.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high

food quality standards.

  • Ensure all food items are properly labelled and stored.

Catering Cook

Parlato’s Catering
Oakville, Ontario
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Catering and food preparation.
  • Skilled at preparing and creating presentations, as well as charcuterie boards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparing and delivering meals, and kitchen sanitation.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food supplies.

equipment.

  • Responsible for properly stocking and organizing the walk-in.

refrigerator.

  • Organized all catering orders before being picked up.

delivered.

  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
  • Setting up and serving catering events in different formats: plated meals, family style, passed hors d'oeuvres, and buffet styles.
  • Supervise and train new staff

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Ignatius Loyola Secondary School
Oakville, ON
06-2020

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Plating techniques
  • Safe food and Knife handling
  • Experience in food safety practices
  • High attention to detail
  • High-volume, fast pace work ethic
  • Thrives under pressure
  • Pantry restocking
  • Pasta cuisine expert
  • Fast learner
  • Highly motivated
  • Food presentation
  • Organized and clean
  • Exceptional multi-tasking capability

Timeline

Line Cook

Buca di Bacco
10.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Piano Piano
01.2023 - 09.2024

Catering Chef

Gourmet Craft and Catering
05.2022 - 08.2022

Garde Manger Cook

Milestones Bar & Grill
02.2022 - 05.2022

Catering Cook

Parlato’s Catering
01.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint Ignatius Loyola Secondary School
Manuela Rodrigues