Paloma Karjalainen
Vista,CA
Summary
Attentive cook with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Worked For Myself
10.2015 - Current
- Looking after pets when owners would be out of town
- Dogs lived at home/or sometimes I would live in client’s home with their pets.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Assistant for the Elderly Disabled
Helsingin Invalidien Yhdistys
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Managed 5 customers per week
Waitress
Helsinki- Eat Poke
01.2011 - 02.2019
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Pet groomer
Pet Lovers Centre
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Dog walker
K9 PETCARE PTE LTD
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Walking dogs morning and afternoon - Making sure clients house is clean with no dog urine and poo - Give dogs food, water and sometimes bathing
- Monitored animal behavior to keep owners informed on progress and any issues.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
Cocktail waitress
Blue Banana
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained high levels of bar safety by closely monitoring guests' conditions and discontinuing service or asking patrons to leave.
- Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
- Supported needs of 10 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for 50 bar/club with social relevancy and intentionality
Education
International Baccalaureate -
Overseas Family School International - SINGAPORE
Singaporeundefined
Diploma De Cuisine -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
London undefined
Diploma - culinary management
Le Cordon Bleu
London High School Diploma -
Insworld Institute
Singapore2015
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Food Inspection
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Dish Preparation
- Station Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
Certification
Black Belt in Karate-age 13
Assistant teacher for Karate ( children 5-7 years) - American Club Private Karate lessons-American Club
Languages
Finnish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant for the Elderly Disabled
Helsingin Invalidien Yhdistys
11.2019 - 03.2022
Pet groomer
Pet Lovers Centre
07.2016 - 10.2016
Cocktail waitress
Blue Banana
01.2016 - 06.2016
Pet Sitter
Worked For Myself
10.2015 - Current
Dog walker
K9 PETCARE PTE LTD
09.2015 - 07.2016
Waitress
Helsinki- Eat Poke
01.2011 - 02.2019
International Baccalaureate -
Overseas Family School International - SINGAPORE
Diploma De Cuisine -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Diploma - culinary management
Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Insworld Institute
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