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Education
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Felix Chalen

Cook And Pastry Chef
Willemstad,Curacao
Felix Chalen

Summary

Responsible / Athlete / knowledge-seeker / passionate / independent.

worked as a manager and pastry chef, I creating recipes, managing the entire kitchen department. I got the opportunity to became a mentor to all the people who came for internships and all new employees.

Hardworking and enthusiastic Junior pastry chef, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
4
Languages

Work History

Kome Restaurant

Line Cook & Pastry Chef
12.2023 - Current

Job overview


  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Nultwintig

pastry chef
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked as pastry chef and was incharge of the entire pastry department.
  • Producing and developing new pastries, recipes, creating pastry menus for special occasions or events.

La vie en rose

Assistant Manager / Pastry chef
01.2020 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Worked as a manager and pastry chef, I developed recipes, managed the entire kitchen and staff.
  • I got different courses of patisserie, every month was a different thing to learn.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.

Piratebay

commis chef
01.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview


  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.

A vila beach hotel

Host / waiter and commis chef
06.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.

Education

Marnix cas cora

Horeca
01.2018 - 01.2020

University Overview

Regina pasis

Economie
01.2017 - 01.2018

University Overview

Academia Naval Gye

Military & Navy
01.2011 - 01.2016

University Overview

Maris stella

Bakker & Patissier
01.2021 - Current

University Overview

Sheida Wever

Etiquette & manners

University Overview

Le Cordon Blue
Paris

from Pastry And Cuisine Courses
05.2001

University Overview

Took courses of pastry and basic cuisine for 7 months


Skills

communication

Timeline

Line Cook & Pastry Chef
Kome Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
pastry chef
Nultwintig
08.2023 - Current
Maris stella
Bakker & Patissier
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager / Pastry chef
La vie en rose
01.2020 - 05.2023
commis chef
Piratebay
01.2019 - 02.2020
Host / waiter and commis chef
A vila beach hotel
06.2018 - 01.2019
Marnix cas cora
Horeca
01.2018 - 01.2020
Regina pasis
Economie
01.2017 - 01.2018
Academia Naval Gye
Military & Navy
01.2011 - 01.2016
Le Cordon Blue
from Pastry And Cuisine Courses
05.2001
Sheida Wever
Etiquette & manners
01.2022
Felix ChalenCook And Pastry Chef