ELENA K.
A goal-oriented, confident, experienced, and qualified chef. I have a thorough understanding of healthy nutrition and a strong grasp of the compatibility of proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. My clients are health-conscious, and I offer balanced nutrition. I know how to select the right diet and determine the daily requirements of proteins and carbohydrates based on weight and physical activity levels. I have many healthy recipes with calories already calculated.
Key Skills:
- Preparation of dishes from various cuisines around the world
- Extensive dietary menu, healthy recipes
- Beautiful presentation of dishes
- Self-organization
WORK EXPERIENCE
FAMILY CHEF, 2016 – Present, Self-Employed, United Kingdom
Main Responsibilities:
Cooking meals based on recipes, improvising, or as agreed with employers
Table setting and dish presentation
Developing, planning, and coordinating a dietary and balanced menu according to employers’ needs
Planning and cooking dishes for parties, festive dinners, special events, and other occasions
Grilling vegetables, meat, and fish, baking bread, and preparing pastries
Maintaining standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance
Ordering food supplies and kitchen equipment
CHEF / BAR OWNER, 2014 – 2015, “Talento” Bar, Spain
Main Responsibilities:
Managing various aspects of running and promoting the bar
Developing and planning the menu
Preparing Mediterranean cuisine dishes
Working with various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Planning and organizing parties and lunches
Creating and working on original recipes
ASSISTANT CHEF, 2007 – 2014, “Zodiaco” Restaurant, Italy
Main Responsibilities:
Assisting in the preparation of dishes (hot meals, side dishes, salads)
Working with dough and desserts
Organizing the delivery of equipment and ingredients
Maintaining cleanliness and disinfecting all kitchen work surfaces
EDUCATION
Technical College, Riga, Latvia
Specialization: Chef
Chef Certificate Level 2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Personal Qualities: Imagination, creativity; Good memory for smells and tastes; Physical endurance; Constantly improving and studying the cuisines of other cultures, which allows me to create new dishes.
Documents: Settled status in the UK
References: Available both verbally and in writing
Driver’s License: Category B
Languages: Russian, Latvian, Italian, English
Culinary Portfolio
