Mate Grgicevic
Cook
Munich
Summary
Passionate and hardworking Cook specialized in Italian/Balkan cousine with 4+years experience in preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded player with good communication and ability to stay calm in high-stress situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Breakfast Line Cook
B&B Heritage Villa Apolon
Stari Grad
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Pasta/Risotto Chef
Restaurant Antonio Patak
Hvar
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Grill Cook
Gurme Tapas&wine Bar
Hvar
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
General Gymnasium Jelsa
Jelsa 09.2010 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Communications Management
University of Applied Sciences "Edward Bernays"
Zagreb 10.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Basic cooking methods
Measuring and Portioning
Basic knife skills
High hygienic standards and food safety
Food plating and Presentation
Quick-learning
Time and Stress management
Communications skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Creativity and Passion for cooking and food
Timeline
Breakfast Line Cook
B&B Heritage Villa Apolon
05.2022 - 10.2023
Pasta/Risotto Chef
Restaurant Antonio Patak
05.2019 - 10.2021
Grill Cook
Gurme Tapas&wine Bar
04.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Communications Management
University of Applied Sciences "Edward Bernays"
10.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
General Gymnasium Jelsa
09.2010 - 06.2014