Michalina Smułka
Vik I Myrdal
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Fish House
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service, addressing and resolving any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Cook
Tajfun
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Vik Hotel
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced type environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
Cook/Cashier
Bistro Ice Cave
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Co-owner/Cook
House of Seitan foodtruck
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Creating an original menu
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by adhering to workplace safety policies and providing necessary resources for employee wellbeing.
- Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
Kindergarten teacher
Kindergarten in Holmavik
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Cook/Clerk
KSH/Samkaup
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Team management
- Organization of kitchen supply and work
- Training of new employees
Co-owner/head chef
Bistro Korzenie
10.2014 - 02.2018
- Creating an original menu
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
Cook
Złe Mięso
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Training of new employees
- Assistance in organizing the supply of kitchen
- Preparing food in accordance with the formula
Education
Bachelor degree - Polish Filology
University of Wroclaw
Wrocław07.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Fast Learner
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Ability to Multitask
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen operations
- Effective communications
- Attention to detail
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Food quality
- Cooking techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Inventory management
- Staff coordination
- Cost control
- New hire training
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Icelandic
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Chef
Fish House
07.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Tajfun
02.2023 - 06.2023
Cook
Vik Hotel
01.2022 - 10.2022
Cook/Cashier
Bistro Ice Cave
10.2021 - 01.2022
Co-owner/Cook
House of Seitan foodtruck
05.2021 - 10.2021
Kindergarten teacher
Kindergarten in Holmavik
08.2020 - 03.2021
Cook/Clerk
KSH/Samkaup
04.2018 - 07.2020
Co-owner/head chef
Bistro Korzenie
10.2014 - 02.2018
Cook
Złe Mięso
04.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor degree - Polish Filology
University of Wroclaw
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