Sara Rojc

Formally trained cook and kitchen assistant with a 3-year Gastronomy qualification and several years of practical experience (17 months) gained through school training and student work in professional kitchen environments. Experienced in assisting cooks with food preparation, preparing ingredients, breakfast preparation, grilling, burgers, pizzas, canapés, fried foods, and fresh pasta with a variety of sauces. Confident working independently at a kitchen station, managing assigned tasks, supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods, and following food hygiene and workplace procedures.

Also experienced in customer-facing retail environments, providing friendly customer service and assisting customers with their needs. Skilled in explaining products, sharing product knowledge, restocking and organising shelves, sorting stock, and maintaining an organised shop and warehouse environment. Reliable, hardworking, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to cleanliness, food hygiene, organisation, and customer service. Proactive and eager to continue developing my culinary, hospitality, and customer service skills while contributing positively to a professional team, willing to learn new things.

Summer Job - Mercator - Ljubljana Slovenia

(2021-05 - 2021-06)

Grocery Store

• Stocked and replenished grocery store shelves, ensuring products were organised and properly displayed.
• Sorted and organised products and stock in the store.
• Assisted with maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked shop floor.
• Worked efficiently to complete tasks during busy periods.

Summer Job - Mr. Pet - Ljubljana Slovenia Pet Store BTC

(2021-07 - 2021-08)

• Provided friendly and helpful customer service in a pet store environment.
• Assisted customers with choosing suitable dog food, toys, and other pet products.
• Shared product knowledge and answered customers’ questions about pet food and products.
• Restocked and organised shelves and ensured products were clearly displayed.
• Maintained a clean and organised shop environment.

School Practical Training - Hotel - Ljubljana – BTC Area Slovenia

(2022-05 - 2022-07)

• Gained hands-on experience in food preparation and professional kitchen operations.
• Prepared and presented cheese boards, pâtés, and cold cuts.
• Cut, prepared, and cleaned vegetables, preparing simple breakfast.
• Developed practical skills in food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and teamwork.

School Practical Training & Student Summer Work - Interspar Restaurant - City Park, Ljubljana Slovenia

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Prepared canapés and assembled party boxes, preparing sandwiches.
• Vegetable, fruit prep, assistant cook preparing ingredients for cooks.
• Operated and maintained the salad bar.
• Prepared fried foods, grilled dishes, burgers, and pizzas.
• Worked as part of a professional kitchen team and followed food hygiene and safety procedures.

Student Summer Work & School Practical Training - Interspar Restaurant - City Park, Ljubljana Slovenia

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Independently prepared and cooked fresh pasta with a variety of sauces.
• Prepared canapés, grilled dishes, burgers, and pizzas, fried things, assisting cooks, preparing vegetables, fruits, sandwiches.
• Worked independently at a kitchen station and managed assigned tasks.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and organisation.

Student Summer Work - Interspar Restaurant - Ljubljana Slovenia

(2026-05 - 2026-08)

• Worked in a canteen restaurant environment during the summer period.
• Assisted with food preparation and daily kitchen operations.
• Prepared and served a variety of food items according to workplace procedures.
• Worked efficiently as part of a team during busy periods.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation, food preparation, assisting cooks, prepared simple breakfasts.

Upper Secondary Vocational Education - Gastronomy and Tourism; specialising in Culinary Arts - Secondary School of Gastronomy and Tourism, Slovenia

GESE Grade 5 - English - Trinity College London (2026-02)