Jurate Gudiene
Kilmovee, Ballaghadereen,Ireland
Summary
Experienced in assisting kitchen operations with focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation. Ensure smooth workflow by supporting chefs with ingredient preparation and efficient kitchen organisation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cook's assistant
Cáfé le Chéile
Knock, County Mayo
04.2019 - 12.2025
- Assisted in menu planning, contributing innovative ideas for new dishes.
- Assisted chef in meal preparation, ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Supported head cook during busy periods, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
- Maintained clean workspace to ensure food safety regulations were met.
- Washed and cut various types of meat and fish, improving prep times during peak hours.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks on a weekly basis to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Due to the cafe temporarily closing down every winter, I used the free time to further improve my cooking and hygiene skills.
Quality and production supervisor
Western Brand Chicken
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo
09.2011 - 03.2019
- Oversaw task assignments for large teams (25-30) to increase operational efficiency.
- Addressed emerging challenges and problems such as production machine failures and personnel rotations.
- Ensured production quality by motivating and guiding staff to achieve company quotas.
- Managed documentation alongside order fulfilment by ensuring production met company criteria in product weight, temperatures, appearance, shelf life and quantity.
Pastry and confectionery specialised seller
Maxima
Pavenezys, Lithuania
02.2002 - 06.2006
- Received and processed orders for confectionery products.
- Displayed confectionery items prominently in window to attract customers.
- Managed inventory of confectionery products to ensure availability.
- Responsible for monitoring expiration dates
- Maintained high hygiene standards in accordance with food safety regulations.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Waiter and bartender
Panevezys Trade and Service Business School
Panevezys, Lithuania 09.1992 - 06.1994
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Composure under fast-paced setting
Affiliations
- I spend time in nature. I like gardening, taking care of flower beds and doing yard work. I often read books. I am interested in trying out and serving new dishes.
Certification
- Food Safety (HACCP) Level 1 & 2
- Category B driving license (+30 years)
Languages
English
Intermediate
Lithuanian
Native
Russian
Fluent
Timeline
Cook's assistant
Cáfé le Chéile
04.2019 - 12.2025
Quality and production supervisor
Western Brand Chicken
09.2011 - 03.2019
Pastry and confectionery specialised seller
Maxima
02.2002 - 06.2006
Certificate of Higher Education - Waiter and bartender
Panevezys Trade and Service Business School
09.1992 - 06.1994