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Nexhmie Cutra

Langenhagen

Summary

Adept at elevating dining experiences, I honed my craft at La Sapore Italiano, mastering knife skills and fostering teamwork to ensure peak kitchen efficiency. My expertise in menu development and commitment to sanitation practices have consistently enhanced guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Professional culinary expert with strong background in high-quality food preparation and kitchen management. Skilled in diverse cooking techniques, menu planning, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering exceptional results under pressure. Proven ability to lead kitchen staff and ensure customer satisfaction through consistent, high-standard culinary creations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Chef

La Sapore Italiano
01.2020 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
  • Led regular kitchen meetings to foster open communication among team members, resulting in enhanced teamwork dynamics.
  • Oversaw budgetary responsibilities for the kitchen department, ensuring optimal financial performance without sacrificing quality or guest satisfaction.

Sous Chef

Hotel Hellenis
03.2015 - 09.2020
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Sous Chef

La Bruscheta Corfu
01.2000 - 08.2015
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Sous Chef

Si Briz Corfu
01.1996 - 10.2000
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Education

Cooker -

Professional School
Tirana, Albania
01-1994

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation
  • Food safety standards
  • Menu development

Languages

Greek
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Albanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Kitchen Chef

La Sapore Italiano
01.2020 - 11.2024

Sous Chef

Hotel Hellenis
03.2015 - 09.2020

Sous Chef

La Bruscheta Corfu
01.2000 - 08.2015

Sous Chef

Si Briz Corfu
01.1996 - 10.2000

Cooker -

Professional School
Nexhmie Cutra