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Valeriu Surugiu

Valeriu Surugiu

Popesti-Leordeni

Summary

Original Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions. High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 8 year background in high-end restaurant industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

Bucatarul Personal Romania
01.2022 - Current
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Prepared and cooked 40 meals per week for my private costumers

Sous Chef

Edelweiss River Cruises
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Sous Chef

CUHNIA GRAI SRL
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

OWNER AND HEAD CHEF

BITE-BURGER FOOD TRUCK
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

Private cook

Crave TCI, Turks and Caicos, Country
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Chef de Partie

Viking S.A
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Chef de Partie

River Advice Ag
03.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Junior Chef - Chef De Partie

Camino SRL
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.

Education

Profesional Cook -

Culinary School Galati, Galati Roumania
05.2016 - 10.2016

Level in EQF: EQF level 1 Main subject / occupational skills covered: Quality assurance Personal development Hygiene and work safety Teamwork Organizing the activity of food and tourism units Consumer Psychology Operational evidence Making the culinary preparations Making diets Preparation of catering and fast-food preparations Aesthetics of culinary preparation

High School Diploma -

High School Sfanta Maria, Galati, Roumania
06.2015
  • Completed professional development in chemistry
  • Received Bacalaureat Diploma

Skills

  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Cultural Studies
  • Portion Sizes
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Time Management
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food Allergies
  • Dish Preparation
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Preparing Guest Meals
  • Standardized Recipes
  • Chopping Skills
  • Employee Training

Accomplishments

  • Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Languages

Romanian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Sous Chef - Edelweiss River Cruises
06.2022 - 11.2022
Sous Chef - CUHNIA GRAI SRL
01.2022 - 05.2022
Private Chef - Bucatarul Personal Romania
01.2022 - Current
OWNER AND HEAD CHEF - BITE-BURGER FOOD TRUCK
10.2020 - 12.2021
Chef de Partie - Viking S.A
07.2019 - 11.2019
Private cook - Crave TCI, Turks and Caicos, Country
06.2019 - 08.2020
Chef de Partie - River Advice Ag
03.2018 - 07.2019
Junior Chef - Chef De Partie - Camino SRL
10.2016 - 09.2017
Culinary School Galati - Profesional Cook,
05.2016 - 10.2016
High School Sfanta Maria - High School Diploma,

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