Laura Castellanos
Madrid
Summary
Adept Chef Assistant with a proven track record at Hotel RIU, mastering food preparation and kitchen safety. Excelled in menu planning and recipe development, enhancing kitchen productivity and food quality. Demonstrated strong teamwork and multitasking abilities, significantly contributing to high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Hotel Intercontinental
01.2024 - Current
Chef Assistant
Hotel RIU
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
Chef Helper
Four Seasons
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Developed strong working relationships with fellow staff members, promoting effective communication within the kitchen team.
- Managed time effectively under pressure during peak service hours for optimal performance.
- Assisted with inventory management to minimize food waste and reduce costs.
- Streamlined food prep processes, increasing overall kitchen productivity.
- Supported chefs in preparing high-quality dishes for guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cooking team to ensure timely preparation of menu items.
- Participated in recipe development efforts alongside senior chefs, contributing creative ideas for new dishes or improvements on existing ones.
- Expedited plated dishes during busy periods, maintaining smooth restaurant operations.
Chef De Partie
Paella Power by Rodrigo De La Calle
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
Education
Pastry Chef - Cuisine
INTECAP
Guatemala 09.2008
Chef - Cuisine
INTECAP GUATEMALA
Guatemala 10.2007
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Safety
- Menu Supervision
- Food presentation
- Recipe Development
- Menu Planning
- Food handling
- Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Hotel Intercontinental
01.2024 - Current
Chef Assistant
Hotel RIU
12.2023 - 08.2024
Chef Helper
Four Seasons
05.2023 - 12.2023
Chef De Partie
Paella Power by Rodrigo De La Calle
05.2022 - 12.2022
Pastry Chef - Cuisine
INTECAP
Chef - Cuisine
INTECAP GUATEMALA
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