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Mate Grgicevic

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

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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
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