KAREN CREPALDI
Queenstown
Summary
A professional chef seeking a sponsorship opportunity in New Zealand. I am a 37-year-old chef with extensive culinary experience acquired during my 12 years in Australia. Originally from Brazil, having recently relocated to Queenstown, I am eager to bring my skills, dedication, and passion for cooking to a new role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef - Level 5
NuNu Restaurant
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Breakfast Chef handling stove, hot section, and preparations
Chef - Level 5
Cannington Mine (Compass Group/ESS)
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed diner, breakfast, and crib duties across all sections
- Focus on cooking, food safety and daily menu planning. Part of líder ship responsibilities
- Rotational shifts, including night shifts, with responsibilities for baking, cooking meals, menu planning, paper work, temperature check control and small functions
- High-volume cooking experience for over 600 people daily
Chef
Crystalbrook - 5 Stars hotel
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Breakfast chef with buffet and function experience
Commis Chef
The Miami Tavern (ALH Group)
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Food preparation, mise-en-place, and health & safety adherence
- Responsible for cooking, frying, grilling, and managing larder setup and service
Commis Chef
Burleigh Heads Hotel (ALH Group)
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared salads, seafood plates, pizzas, and bakery items
- Rotated ingredients, managed line orders, and ensured daily preparation was complete
Commis Chef
Burleigh Pavilion
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked in both cold and hot kitchen sections, preparing salads, seafood, desserts, and fry items
Cook/All-rounder
Thr1ve
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed kitchen operations, preparation, and cooking responsibilities while assisting with FOH duties
Kitchen Assistant
The Lumberjack
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted the chef with preparations and cooking
Kitchen Assistant
Havana Restaurant
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported kitchen operations
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management Cookery - Certificate III And IV in Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education
Southport, QLD, Australia06.2021
Certificate of Marketing/Business -
Australian Pacific College
Manly, NSW01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Executive Secretary
IESB – Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília
12.2010
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Pantry restocking
- Dish preparation
- Menu development
- Vegetarian cooking
- Temperature control
- Knife use
- Ingredient knowledge
- Effective communications
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen operations
- Meal preparation
- Time management
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Food safety oversight
- Equipment maintenance
References
Fraser, Head Chef, Cannington Mine, 0400 727 704
Personal Information
Title: Chef
Languages
Portuguese Brazil
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Chef - Level 5
NuNu Restaurant
07.2024 - 11.2024
Chef - Level 5
Cannington Mine (Compass Group/ESS)
12.2021 - 03.2024
Chef
Crystalbrook - 5 Stars hotel
09.2021 - 12.2021
Commis Chef
The Miami Tavern (ALH Group)
10.2020 - 09.2021
Commis Chef
Burleigh Heads Hotel (ALH Group)
12.2019 - 04.2020
Commis Chef
Burleigh Pavilion
09.2019 - 12.2019
Cook/All-rounder
Thr1ve
09.2017 - 12.2018
Kitchen Assistant
The Lumberjack
02.2017 - 10.2017
Kitchen Assistant
Havana Restaurant
11.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma of Hospitality Management Cookery - Certificate III And IV in Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education
Certificate of Marketing/Business -
Australian Pacific College
Bachelor’s Degree - Executive Secretary
IESB – Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília
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