Maria Del Pilar GALARRAGA
Jacks Point
Summary
I’m a reliable, dedicated and approachable person, dedicated to professional excellence and unwavering in my commitment to the tasks at hand. My work ethic is characterized by a steadfast focus on achieving results and employing efficient methodologies.
Consider myself cheerful, a cooperative member, known for the ability to foster harmonious working relationships. Inspired by an authentic desire for knowledge and ambition to diversify my expertise across multiple areas, I actively seek out opportunities that facilitate continual growth and advancement. Motivated by intrinsic factors, I approach each endeavor with unwavering enthusiasm and resolute determination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Yealands Winery
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Overseeing production
- Supervising production process, ensuring that all tasks related to winemaking are carried out efficiently and according to quality standards
- Managing personnel
- Maintenance and Sanitation
- Problem Solving.
Chef De Partie
The Shed Restaurant. Te Motu Winery
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Food preparation
- Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, following recipes and specifications provided by head chef or kitchen management
- Pantry Station management
- Ensuring that all dishes are prepared accurately, efficiently and in timely manner
- Contributing ideas for new dishes or seasonal dishes
- Contribute fresh ideas for innovative plating techniques
- Inventory management
- Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels and notifying head chef or sous chef
- Provided support in all areas of kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring safe and efficient workspace.
- Assist in training junior kitchen staff.
General Supervisor
Giesen Group Winery
02.2023 - 05.2023
- People management, general area operations
Chef
The Deck
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Preparing and plating a range of meals, including lunch, pizzas, dinner and desserts
- Pizza preparation and cooking
- Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes and standards
- Cook pizzas in pizza oven, monitoring cooking times and temperatures to achieve the desired crust texture and topping melt
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen area.
Cook
Alchemy
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Preparing and plating range of meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner
- In charge of Baking
- Ordering supplies and ingredients
- Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Cellar Hand
Cloudy Bay
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Harvest work
Red Cellar Supervisor
Yealands Estate
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Red cellar work; people management, general area operations
Red Cellar Supervisor
Yealands Estate
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Harvest work
Pantry Chef
The Italian Baby
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Preparation and plating of cold dishes
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen area
- Excelled under pressure during high-volume service periods while maintaining attention to detail in dish preparation.
Cellar Hand
Yealands Estate
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Receivals of grapes and filling forms
- Yeast rehydration, nutrient, SO2 and copper additions
- Tank transfers and racking both red and white juice and wine
- Topping barrels
- Winery sanitation and sterilization of tanks, lines, pumps and barrels
- Pumpovers, drain and press, dig out tanks.
Cellar Hand
Cardinale
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Harvest work
Cellar Hand
Yealands Estate
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Harvest work
Kitchen Hand
Restaurant La Piadina
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Education
Yoga teacher training -
Asia Pacific Yoga
Taupo, New Zealand08.2021
Hobbyist kitchen -
MET. Chef School
Mendoza, Argentina01.2020
Agricultural Engineering -
Agricultural Sciences College, Cuyo National University
Mendoza, Argentina01.2016
Skills
- Good communication
- Time management
- Attention to details
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Team building
- Positive Attitude
Languages
Spanish
English
References
- Yelands Winery, Seddon, New Zealand, Jordan Thomas, jordan.thomas@yealands.co.nz
- The Shed Restaurant, Te Motu Winery, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, Rodrigo Moretti, 02108962011
- Giesen Group Winery, Blenheim, New Zealand, Jeremy Tod, jeremy.tod@giesengrroup.co.nz
- The Deck, Airlie Beach, Australia, Manager and owner, thedeckairlie@gmail.com
- Alchemy, Wanaka, New Zealand, Fernanda Del Frari, fernandadelfrari@gmail.com
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Yealands Winery
03.2024 - 05.2024
Chef De Partie
The Shed Restaurant. Te Motu Winery
07.2023 - 12.2023
General Supervisor
Giesen Group Winery
02.2023 - 05.2023
Chef
The Deck
06.2022 - 10.2022
Cook
Alchemy
11.2021 - 05.2022
Cellar Hand
Cloudy Bay
03.2021 - 05.2021
Red Cellar Supervisor
Yealands Estate
02.2020 - 07.2020
Red Cellar Supervisor
Yealands Estate
03.2019 - 06.2019
Pantry Chef
The Italian Baby
07.2018 - 12.2018
Cellar Hand
Yealands Estate
02.2018 - 05.2018
Cellar Hand
Cardinale
07.2017 - 12.2017
Cellar Hand
Yealands Estate
03.2017 - 07.2017
Kitchen Hand
Restaurant La Piadina
04.2016 - 11.2016
Yoga teacher training -
Asia Pacific Yoga
Hobbyist kitchen -
MET. Chef School
Agricultural Engineering -
Agricultural Sciences College, Cuyo National University
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