Andrea Shevoni
Kitchen Chef
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About
Dedicated and highly organised Kitchen Team Member with extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced food service environments. Expert in maintaining rigorous hygiene standards, optimizing inventory management, and delivering exceptional service under pressure. A proactive team player committed to operational excellence, safety compliance, and consistent quality.
Experience
Kitchen Chef - Walkabout Restaurant & Pub - Leicester
(2025-06 - 2026-09)
- Support high volume kitchen operations during peak service hours, ensuring all food preparation meets strict quality and presentation standards
- Maintain rigorous hygiene standards in line with HACCP and health and safety regulations, consistently achieving top marks in kitchen audits
- Execute disciplined stock rotation (FIFO) and organize supplies to minimize waste and ensure ingredients are fresh and available for service
- Ensure the cleanliness and safe operation of professional kitchen machinery, workstations, and storage areas
- Work closely with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to maintain a seamless flow of service and meet customer wait-time targets
- Adapt quickly to changing demands and menu updates, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment
- Managed inventory levels efficiently to minimise total kitchen wastage
- Coordinated with team members to speed up workflow during busy shifts
- Maintained rigorous hygiene standards to comply with food safety rules
Crew Member - McDonald's - North Acton
(2024-10 - 2025-04)
- Provided high-quality service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, ensuring a positive experience for a diverse range of customers
- Professionally handled customer queries and resolved complaints on the spot, maintaining a calm and helpful demeanor under pressure
- Collaborated with a large team to meet strict "speed of service" and quality targets without compromising safety or standards
- Strictly adhered to food safety (HACCP), hygiene, and workplace health and safety protocols to ensure a gold-standard environment
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, from precise food preparation to point-of-sale operations, demonstrating strong time management and adaptability
- Collaborated with team members to ensure rapid service during busy peaks
- Maintained a clean workstation to meet all rigorous safety standards set
Insurance Executive – Claims Department - Allianz Insurance - Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2016-06 - 2024-06)
- Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of motor and accident claims, ensuring meticulous attention to detail from initial notification through to final settlement
- Conducted thorough investigations to assess liability, verifying legal documentation and ensuring all settlements complied with regulatory and company standards
- Acted as a primary point of contact for customers, legal representatives, and internal departments, using strong negotiation and empathy to resolve sensitive disputes
- Maintained 100% accuracy in claim payments and record-keeping, consistently meeting strict deadlines in a highly regulated environment
- Implemented process improvements and utilized digital tools to automate routine administrative tasks, increasing team productivity
- Provided mentoring and guidance to junior staff, supporting professional development and strengthening team performance
- Streamlined administrative and reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational delays
- Manage complex insurance claims to ensure high levels of client loyalty
- Resolve disputed insurance claims by applying firm policy interpretations
Education
Diploma - Teaching, Primary Education - American College of Higher Education (2013-01 - 2014-12)
GCE Advanced Level - Classification - Good Shepherd Convent (2010-01 - 2012-08)
GCE Ordinary Level - Classification - Good Shepherd Convent (2009-01 - 2009-12)
