VIACHESLAV PROSKUROV
Ballinamuck,Co Longford
Summary
High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organised and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Pizza maker, cook assistant
takeaway
longford, longford
2023.12 - 2024.02
- Operated [Type] pizza ovens safely and effectively, carrying out [Type] checks for optimal equipment maintenance.
- Ensured exceptional quality standards and uniformity throughout pizza preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with [Job title] to plan [Timeframe] menu updates and revisions based on in-season produce.
- Prepared kitchen and ingredients ahead of restaurant opening for optimal efficacy and efficiency.
- Developed a [Number]-minute turnaround per pizza from order to service.
- Maintained spotlessly clean kitchen and working areas for optimal health and hygiene standards.
- Sterilised kitchen equipment, plates and utensils to maintain clean environment.
- Complied with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations by by providing best practices and quality standards.
- Safely operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for baked-to-order pizzas.
- Dated and rotated food stocks to minimise wastage.
- Worked with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
Cook assistant
dial a chef
Ballinamuck, Co Longford
2023.05 - 2023.11
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
- Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
- Monitored storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
Line cook
restaurants in ukraine
kharkov, kharkov, ukraine
2019.01 - 2022.02
- Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
- Studied under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and requirements of different cooking stations.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Coordinated team of [Number] kitchen staff and trained each to complete quality cooking work.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
Education
A-Levels - ship's chief cook
kerch maritime professional college 12
ukraine/kerch 01/2007 - 05/2009
Skills
- Food quality assurance
- Portion control
- Ingredient preparation
- Menu planning
- Ingredient stock control
- High-volume meal preparation
- Care home food production
- Allergen management
- HACCP guidelines
- Supplier relations
- Care staff collaboration
- Food safety management
- Gas ovens
- Dietary requirement compliance
- Food safety and rotation
- Fridge and freezer maintenance
- Seasonal produce sourcing
- HSE protocol
- Head Cook deputising
- Electric ovens
Languages
English
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Native
Russian
Native
Romanian
Beginner
Timeline
Pizza maker, cook assistant
takeaway
2023.12 - 2024.02
Cook assistant
dial a chef
2023.05 - 2023.11
Line cook
restaurants in ukraine
2019.01 - 2022.02
A-Levels - ship's chief cook
kerch maritime professional college 12
01/2007 - 05/2009