I am from India, Goa and have a Portuguese background. I am married and live with my son who is 21 and husband. As an individual I am hardworking enthusiastic, punctual and a creative person who thoroughly enjoys cooking and creating various dishes, alongside excelling at customer service and barista work. I have a vast experience in high end cookery for esteemed individuals including not limited to directors of companies and celebrity families. I have experience in professional cookery through my degree and private work, and am familiar with the fast paced nature of the field. I have knowledge of various different diets, both religious and health focused as they play a vital role in my private cookery. I have also an extensive background as a barista through my work solely manning the staff coffee shop serving around 100 people a day at a very fast pace. I am a person who can communicate with people no matter what level and this has helped me to be an understanding individual and to be a non judgemental supportive person, who people can confide in. Having worked with multiple families and customers with different backgrounds, I am able to respect and understand different cultures and also work with those of all ages. All these experiences have built my character and has made me suitable for any position in Professional Cookery and hospitality.

I am a very passionate cook and cook from my heart and it shows on the food which I cook which is always full of flavour and using the best ingredients having worked for high end families, I have a keen eye for detail and like to use a range of spices and herbs. Also as I am specialised in Pastry I cook deserts like cakes along with starter, main course. I cook a range of cuisines from Mediterranean, Jewish kosher, Asian, European and British food. Growing up my dad was an inspiration to me as he himself was a very good cook and worked as a chef abroad. Looking for work at the moment at the same time I am working occasionally for a Jewish family for almost 7 years now. I cook for their dinner parties. Also I have worked in a Professional Restaurant Kitchen making salads and helping the chefs during service for university students and staff. I also helped in menu planning and cooked desserts for directors. I have also helped preparing large quantities of food for events. I have also worked as a barista in the coffee shop there and worked front of house in customer service.