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Mariana Souza

White Rock,BC

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Nandos Peri Peri
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Cook's Assistant

The Blue Breeze inn
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.

Kitchen Assistant

Chop Chop Noodle House
04.2013 - 02.2014
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Oliver
Uberlandia MG
12.2022

Skills

  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Cutting Techniques

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification Training - Food Safety Training CA

Timeline

Cook

Nandos Peri Peri
07.2023 - Current

Cook's Assistant

The Blue Breeze inn
02.2014 - 03.2015

Kitchen Assistant

Chop Chop Noodle House
04.2013 - 02.2014
  • Food Handler Certification Training - Food Safety Training CA

High School Diploma -

Instituto Oliver
Mariana Souza