Tanisha Rebello
Carrigtwohill
Summary
Versatile chef with expertise in pastry, breads, and hot kitchen operations. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Recognized for adaptability, speed, and strong teamwork skills. Committed to delivering innovative culinary solutions in a professional kitchen setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ched de Partie
The Elm Tree Glounthaune
CORK, Ireland
07.2025 - Current
- Executed fast-paced cooking of hot and cold appetisers to meet the high standards of the restaurant.
- Handled the daily preparation, cooking, and service operations for the pastry and starter stations.
- Collaborated with the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service timing
- Controlled portion sizes, managed ingredient rotation, and minimized waste across both sections.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
FREELANCING
La Madre/ Wasabi
07.2020 - Current
- Manage events and bake customized pastries, achieving high client satisfaction.
- Design and market handmade jewelry, expanding customer base through social media.
- Create themed event cakes, following designs and decorating requirements consistently.
- Utilize Instagram and WhatsApp for promotions, resulting in increased business inquiries.
- Led planning of various events to ensure smooth execution., crafting bespoke pastries and revamping clothing. Innovate handmade jewelry designs, elevating brand presence across digital platforms.
Takeaway Kitchen and Bakery Owner
Wrap and Go
Goa
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated Wrap and Go, a busy takeaway offering Chinese-style dishes, wraps, burgers, a bakery display, and a live shawarma stand.
- Designed the kitchen setup, created the menu, and ran all kitchen operations including baking, cooking, prep, sourcing, and hygiene.
- Produced daily fresh sourdough, focaccia, soft rolls, stuffed breads and cakes for a street-facing display cupboard.
- Prepared fast-selling savoury items like fried rice, noodles, burgers, wraps, and shawarma to order.
- Built a loyal customer base through quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Handed over day-to-day operations to family in May 2025 before relocating to Ireland, while the business continues to run successfully.
- Owned and managed Takeaway Kitchen & Bakery, overseeing daily operations and staff.
CHEF
Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resorts
Varca, Goa
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Joined the pre-opening team, helping establish kitchen workflows, systems, and setup of dessert and prep sections.
- Independently managed the bakery and dessert section, producing daily sourdough, breads, pastries, and plated desserts.
- Oversaw all dough prep across the kitchen, including savoury items like burger buns, pizza bases, and flatbreads.
- Supported hot and cold sections during prep and live service, ensuring consistency and smooth kitchen operations.
- Worked in an open kitchen, interacting with guests and occasionally preparing items live to enhance their dining experience.
- Assisted with stock control, Daily experience maintaining hygiene logs, following cleaning schedules, and checking critical control points (CCPs)
- Specialty Restaurant Baker with Open Kitchen Responsibilities for Flavour Boat restaurant
PASTRY AND KITCHEN ASSISTANT CHEF
Portalegre Palace Hotel
Portalegre
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Crafted delectable pastries and assisted in kitchen operations, enhancing culinary skills and contributing to guest satisfaction at Portalegre Palace Hotel.
- Meticulously prepared ingredients, maintained kitchen cleanliness, and adhered to strict food safety protocols, ensuring high-quality dishes for hotel guests.
- Daily experience maintaining hygiene logs, following cleaning schedules, and checking critical control points (CCPs).
- Worked seamlessly with senior chefs, learning advanced techniques and contributing creative ideas to menu development and presentation.
- Introduced new dessert concepts, blending traditional Portuguese flavors with modern culinary trends, enhancing the hotel's reputation for unique dining experiences.
Ched de Partie
Alila Diwa Goa
Goa
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in kitchen operations, enhancing team efficiency and culinary skills.
- Managed front office tasks, improving guest satisfaction and communication.
- Supported housekeeping efforts, maintaining cleanliness and service standards.
- Contributed to food and beverage service, ensuring quality and customer experience.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE -
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education
Goa, India05-2022
Skills
- Menu Development
- Creative Presentation
- Customer Service
- Food Styling
- Bread Baking
- Food Safety & Manual Handling
- Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Plating Techniques
Languages
English
Konkani
Portuguese
Hindi
Custom
- Tattooing
- Travelling
- Stitching
- Painting
- Gymming
- Pottery
Certification
- [Area of study] certified
Timeline
Ched de Partie
The Elm Tree Glounthaune
07.2025 - Current
Takeaway Kitchen and Bakery Owner
Wrap and Go
10.2024 - 05.2025
CHEF
Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resorts
04.2024 - 08.2024
PASTRY AND KITCHEN ASSISTANT CHEF
Portalegre Palace Hotel
09.2022 - 09.2023
Ched de Partie
Alila Diwa Goa
03.2021 - 10.2022
FREELANCING
La Madre/ Wasabi
07.2020 - Current
BACHELORS DEGREE -
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education