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Magdalena Cieslik-Wdowinska

Glenrothes

Summary


Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop culinary skills, organisation, and communication am a great independent employee as well as an efficient employee in a team am energetic, ambitious and well organized at work on the kitchen. Cooking has always been my passion. I have many years of experience in cooking at home.Working in the kitchen and study at Fife College in Professional Cooking, which allowed me to develop my skills. I spent a few weeks in Italy on an Erasmus scholarship, learning about local produce and local cuisine.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Balbirnie Park Golf Club
Markinch , Glenrothes, FIFA
04.2021 - 02.2025
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
  • Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
  • Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
  • Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests for e.g. buffet
  • Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
  • Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
  • Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
  • Created balanced meal by dietary restrictions and food allergies
  • Daily baking , traybakes
  • Ordering supplies , stock rotation, and keeping up to date with due diligence.

Process worker

Kettle Produce
Orkie, Fife
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Completed daily tasks quickly, enhancing productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve common goals.
  • Followed detailed instructions for completion
  • Maintained cleanliness of the work environment to promote hygiene standards.
  • Carried out packaging duties effectively, ensuring safe delivery of products.
  • Ensured product quality by regularly inspecting and monitoring production processes.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
  • Sorted, classified and packed products by size and weight, verifying conformance to quality standards.

COMISS CHEF

The Painted Rooster
Edinburgh
06.2019 - 02.2020

•Responsible for running the busy small kitchen

•Keeping upto date with hygiene regulations

Cooking and plating up food(salads, soups, grilling, breakfasts and lunch).

•Ordering supplies , stock rotation, and keeping up to date with due diligence.

Kitchen assistant

Cafe Aroma
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2014 - 06.2019
  • Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
  • Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
  • Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
  • Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.

Customer service representative

Veno Sport
Poznan, Greater Poland
02.2007 - 10.2013
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
  • Provided top-notch support for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a clean, orderly work environment promoting a conducive atmosphere for both staff and customers.
  • Communicated daily offers to customers
  • Preparing offers for online customers.
  • Preparation of website design. Description of the items and making photographs.
  • Ordering items.

Secretary

Medical Practice
Poznan, Greater Poland
10.2001 - 12.2006


  • Administration, office work.
  • Preparing correspondence, presentations, reports, proposals. Organized files and databases.
  • Tracking the inventory of office supplies.
  • Making and approving all supply orders.

Photographer

“CCS” Foto Ksero Druk
Poznan, Greater Poland
07.1997 - 10.2001


  • Offered consultation services to clients aiding them in making informed decisions regarding shoot themes and styles.
  • Edited photos using software like Adobe Photoshop ensuring delivery of best possible prints for clients.
  • Organised photo assignments across various locations whilst coordinating with team members efficiently.


Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Photographer

College
Katowice, Silesia
09.1995 - 06.1997

Skills

  • Menu planning competence
  • Special dietary cooking
  • Communication with waitstaff
  • Knife handling techniques
  • Time-Efficient cooking
  • Food cost calculation
  • Handling kitchen stress
  • Food hygiene standards
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Portion control
  • Catering experience
  • Menu costing
  • Food preparation

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Intermediate (B1)

Affiliations

  • cooking, traveling, reading, photography

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Balbirnie Park Golf Club
04.2021 - 02.2025

Process worker

Kettle Produce
03.2020 - 04.2021

COMISS CHEF

The Painted Rooster
06.2019 - 02.2020

Kitchen assistant

Cafe Aroma
10.2014 - 06.2019

Customer service representative

Veno Sport
02.2007 - 10.2013

Secretary

Medical Practice
10.2001 - 12.2006

Photographer

“CCS” Foto Ksero Druk
07.1997 - 10.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - Photographer

College
09.1995 - 06.1997
Magdalena Cieslik-Wdowinska