Olena Umanets
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Energy and stress tolerance help me to multitask and work under time constraints as well as, creativity, sense of taste and sincere passion for my work help me to create new dishes and original types of presentations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
BROOKS
Ukraine, Dnipro
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated commercial kitchen appliances such as mixers, grinders, slicers and ovens safely.
- Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
- Ensured that all food items were stored properly at appropriate temperatures.
- Assisted other cooks during peak hours or when needed.
- Cooked pizzas in ovens according to specified times and temperatures.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking methods, safety procedures and customer service standards.
- Adhered strictly to health codes concerning sanitation practices while handling food items.
- Stocked refrigerators with prepared ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats.
- Mixed doughs according to specific recipes and techniques.
- Inspected finished pizzas for quality assurance prior to serving them.
- Sliced pizza into portions as required for individual orders or catering events.
- Kept up-to-date on menu changes and new products offered by the restaurant.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
- Encouraged owner to add specialty pizza to menu, which drew in new clientele.
Salad and Appetizer Cook
Varburger_bar
Ukraine, Dnipro
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Sushi Chef
EATERIA
Ukraine, Dnipro
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in opening and closing duties such as cleaning, restocking.
- Inspected equipment regularly for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Collaborated with other chefs in preparing meals for large parties or events.
- Demonstrated knife skills to properly prepare ingredients for sushi rolls.
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding customer orders.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Adhered to all local health department regulations and guidelines.
- Prepared sushi rolls with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
- Calculated accurate portion sizes when making sushi rolls or platters.
- Applied sauces, garnishes, condiments, and seasonings accurately.
- Ensured quality of product was consistent throughout shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
College of Technology
Ukraine,06-2019
Skills
- Portion and cost control
- Purchasing
- Banquet Menu Preparation
- Sanitation Practices
- Sanitation
- Effective Communication
- Japanese cuisine
- Stock Rotation
- Guest Engagement
Timeline
Pizza Chef
BROOKS
06.2022 - 01.2024
Salad and Appetizer Cook
Varburger_bar
05.2021 - 06.2022
Sushi Chef
EATERIA
12.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
College of Technology