Betânia Barros Henrique

I am currently a cook assistant at Petiscaria, a Portuguese restaurant in the heart of Helsinki (Kauppahalli). With my main responsibilities include preparing mise-en-place ahead of service, cooking and plating dishes according to recipes, serving clients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, taking orders, and organizing incoming supplies.

• I worked a few weeks of shifts at Hotel St. George, covering during a cook’s sick leave. It was an amazing experience, setting up the breakfast table in advance and interacting directly with clients who would come to the window to request specific dishes such as omelets, eggs Benedict, fresh oat porridge, and more.

• Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
• Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
• Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
• Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
• Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
• Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
• Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
• Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
• Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
• Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
• Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
• Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
• Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
• Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
• Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.

• 1 year of experience working as a cook at Cotidiano, a restaurant specializing in breakfasts and brunch, located in Chiado, one of the most prestigious and historic areas of Lisbon, Portugal. key responsibilities included:
• Placing orders to suppliers.• Preparing the mise-en-place the day before to streamline the next day’s service.
• Cooking and serving breakfasts in an open kitchen system, where customers could see you preparing their meals (such as pancakes, various egg dishes, banana bread, burritos, and shakshuka).
• Cleaning the kitchen, organizing the pantry, and receiving deliveries.

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase sales of properties.
• Conducted market research to identify potential buyers and sellers of real estate.
• Advised clients on the best options for buying or selling property.
• Negotiated purchase contracts, leases, and other agreements with parties involved in real estate transactions.
• Identified prospective customers through networking activities and referrals.
• Prepared presentations to showcase properties to prospective buyers.
• Organized open house events to promote properties on sale.
• Assisted clients in preparing documents related to real estate transactions such as loan applications, closing statements.
• Analyzed financial information of clients to determine their eligibility for loans or mortgages.
• Provided guidance on legal matters related to real estate transactions such as zoning regulations, taxes.

• Provided advice and guidance to clients on legal matters related to contracts, litigation, and regulations.
• Reviewed documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submission in court proceedings.
• Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs, memorandums of law, discovery requests and responses.
• Negotiated settlements with opposing counsels in both civil and criminal matters.
• Analyzed complex facts within the context of applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepared materials for use in mediations and arbitrations involving clients' disputes.
• Monitored changes in legislation that may affect clients' rights or obligations.