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Gustavo Merizio Ferreira

Gustavo Merizio Ferreira

Utrecht,Netherlands

Summary

Motivated and adaptable Brazilian-Italian cook. With practical experience in grill restaurants and hotel kitchen, I am eager to grow in professional kitchens across the Netherlands, contribute to
team performance, and develop my skills in a dynamic HORECA
environment.

Overview

4
4
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Griller

Gauchos Oudegracht
Utrecht, Netherlands
07.2025 - Current
  • Grilled a variety of meats and vegetables, ensuring quality by cleaning, portioning, and cooking to desired doneness.
  • Coordinated kitchen flow, efficiently plating dishes and managing ticket calls.
  • Monitored stock levels and placed orders weekly to maintain supply consistency.
  • Prepared starters, side dishes and desserts on the cold side.

Kitchen Assistant

Surf and Turf
Utrecht, Netherlands
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Cleaned and organised cookware, utensils, and dishes to maintain a hygienic and efficient kitchen environment.
  • Prepared salads and cold starters, supporting chefs in timely meal service.
  • Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained high levels of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.

Kitchen Assitant

Hotel Senac Ilha do Boi
Vitória , Brazil
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported kitchen by doing mise en place and preparing dishes in hot station and salads and starters in cold station.

Maintenance Manager

HEAC
Cariacica, Brazil
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supervised a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance and training to enhance skills.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for specialised repairs, overseeing quality and timeliness of work.

English Instructor

CCAA
Vitória, Brazil
02.2015 - 03.2022
  • Delivered interactive lectures on English literature, grammar, and writing techniques, enhancing student understanding.

Education

Professional Cooking

Hotel Senac Ilha do Boi
Vitória
01-2024

Electrical Engineering

Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Vitória

Energy Management

Université de Poitiers
Poitiers

Skills

  • Grilling techniques
  • Inventory control
  • Quality assurance
  • Stock ordering
  • Kitchen coordination
  • Food safety
  • Training staff
  • Hard-working
  • Collaborative work
  • Positive attitude
  • Punctual and reliable

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Restaurant Griller

Gauchos Oudegracht
07.2025 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Surf and Turf
06.2025 - 07.2025

Kitchen Assitant

Hotel Senac Ilha do Boi
07.2024 - 07.2024

Maintenance Manager

HEAC
04.2022 - 05.2023

English Instructor

CCAA
02.2015 - 03.2022

Professional Cooking

Hotel Senac Ilha do Boi

Electrical Engineering

Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Energy Management

Université de Poitiers
Gustavo Merizio Ferreira