Maria Soledad Gelabert, Chef de Partie

Maria Soledad Gelabert

Chef de Partie

Sirian Lebanese Events

Location
Spain
Education
Master's degree, Professional Chef
Experience
10 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 3 Months

Chef de Partie at Sirian Lebanese Events
  • Argentina
  • September 2013 to November 2015

Manage and assist kitchen staff in producing entrees for catered events following the proper food handling methods and keeping the correct temperature of products.
Preparing and presenting cold starters.
Ordering co coordinating the delivery of food supplies.
Carrying out all other duties deemed necessary by the Head Chef.
Preparing food for special diets, kid meals and diabetics etc.
Assisting in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef.
Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen.
Preparing food for special events that lasts all day (breakfast, coffee, lunch, mid-afternoon coffee)
Preparing food for food trucks and participate in events.
Controlling stock rotation to ensure the kitchen and pantry are always well stocked.

Commis at 100 Montaditos
  • Spain
  • February 2012 to September 2013

▪ Preparing and presenting food following the proper food handling methods and keeping the correct temperature of products.
▪ Assisting in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the the Head Chef.
▪ Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen.
▪ Controlling stock to ensure the kitchen and pantry are always well stocked. Additionally, incurred of ordering and requesting needed supplies.
▪ Closing the kitchen area properly when on late shift, including storing food correctly, cleaning surfaces and leaving adequate provision for chefs the following morning.

Store manager at Kamiña clothes and souvenirs
  • Spain
  • June 2008 to September 2011

Managed store operations with key-holder responsibility, opened and closed store.
Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated a team of 5-15 employees.
Managed inventory control, purchase orders, and merchandising.
Organized the staff and assigned tasks.
Provided an excellent customer service.
Banking Duties included: Managing and Counting cash drawers and making bank deposit.

Commis at Idem bar
  • Spain
  • January 2007 to February 2008

▪ Preparation of breakfast and lunch.
▪ Assisting in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef and keeping the kitchen clean as well as to assist serving meal and clean areas after service.
▪ Prepare the mise en place.
▪ Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen.

Commis - Waitress at Biarritz Hotel
  • Spain
  • May 2006 to December 2006

Prepare the buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the guests.
Closing the kitchen area properly when on late shift, including storing food correctly, cleaning surfaces and leaving adequate provision for chefs the following morning.
Assisting in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef.
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas, and service refrigerators.

Administrative Assistant at Cia.Integral de Alimentos
  • Argentina
  • February 2005 to April 2006

Responsible for the department of payment to suppliers.
Look for the best prices and suppliers in order to maintain the relation quality/price.
Manage the food supplies in order to maintain the correct storage.
Banking tasks.
Telephone support to customers and suppliers.

Education

Master's degree, Professional Chef
  • at Instituto Argentino de Gastronomi
  • December 2015

Graduated in one of the most distinguished culinary Institute of Argentina , with excellent qualifications.

High school or equivalent, Bachelor degree
  • at Colegio Nacional de Martinez N
  • November 1994

social science specialization

Specialties & Skills

Establishment
Catering
Banquets
Food Preparation
Food Safety
team work
CUSTOMER SERVICE
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MERCHANDISING
PRESENTATION SKILLS
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Responsible
Attention to detail
Fast learner
Hardworker

Languages

English
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Spanish
Expert

Hobbies

  • Cook