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Ash O’Dea

@Ashodea

Aspiring Yacht Chef/Cook Specializing in Mediterranean Cuisine.

Nice, France
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About

I am an experienced cook with 8 years of experience in high-volume, seasonal kitchens across Ireland, Canada, Greece, and France. I specialize in seafood preparation, breakfast service, and small team kitchen work, maintaining high standards in food safety, cleanliness, and organization. I love being part of a team and making strong connections.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceIreland

Career Objective

I am ready for a chef/cook position where I can deliver consistent high-quality meals for guests and crew. I also look forward to making new friends and seeing the world.

Passports

Ireland

Hobbies & Interests

Snowboarding, paddleboarding, cycling, hiking, yoga, baking. I am also an amateur tattoo artist.

Experience

Grill Cook/Saucier

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024
Nicklaus North Golf Club

Ran grill and saucier sections in a busy golf club restaurant, mastering open‐flame steak cooking, meat butchery/preparation, and sauce development for peak service (70+ covers daily). Collaborated daily with the morning grill cook on prep coordination, mise en place, stock rotation, and specials creation, while baking fresh breads and maintaining food safety standards.

Breakfast Supervisor

Oct 2023 - Aug 2025
Merlin’s, Vail Resorts

Progressed to breakfast supervisor, leading and training a team of 4 in a high volume pre‐ski service (100+ covers daily). Organized and supervised the breakfast line while delegating tasks, maintaining pace and quality, and preparing stock for the crossover into lunch service.

Chef de Partie

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
Mikro Nisi, Peligoni Club

Ran the frying pans section in a newly opened modern Greek taverna, preparing and plating seasonal seafood focused dishes during busy summer service (85+ covers daily). Developed efficient seafood prep techniques (filleting, portioning, and marinating) and supported prep, ordering and stock management in a fast-paced startup kitchen.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Food Hygiene Level II

Languages

EnglishFluent
DutchConversational

References

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