Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Personal Information
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ALVIN VIÑAS

157 Calico Dr. Sherwood Park,Canada

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Original Joe's, excelling in managing multiple orders and training staff. Proven expertise in culinary techniques and a strong understanding of food allergies, ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Recognized for maintaining health and safety protocols while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Original Joe's
Sherwood Park, AB
04.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and cook meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
  • Inspect kitchen and food service areas
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • Clean kitchen and work areas

Cook

Original Joe's
Fort St. John, BC
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Planning and managing food preparation
  • Ensured that all prepared items were labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
  • Recording inventories
  • Training new Staff

Sous Chef

Diet Station
Kuwait, Kuwait
07.2017 - 09.2022
  • Served as Head Chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordering new supplies and ingredients when needed.
  • Planning and managing food preparation
  • Monitored all kitchen equipment to ensure proper function, reporting faulty items when necessary.
  • Training new Staff

Teppanyaki Chef

Wok And Roll
Kuwait, Kuwait
06.2015 - 07.2017
  • Working in front of the restaurant while cooking hot meals on hibachi tables directly in front of guest.
  • Ensures correct food portions are being cooked and maintain the kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
  • Prepare and sets up food for cooking and side orders.

Teppanyaki line Chef / Hot section Chef

Koji Japanese Restaurant
Kuwait, Kuwait
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Informing the supervisor of malfunctioning or equipment
  • Unpacking and organizing deliveries
  • Mopping kitchen spills to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Prepare and sets up food for cooking and side orders.

Waiter

Prime @ Toast Restaurant
Kuwait, Kuwait
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Providing excellent wait service to ensure satisfaction
  • Taking customer orders and delivering food and beverages
  • Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing information with restaurant patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management

National College of Business and Arts
Philippines
01.2001

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Orders at Once
  • Culinary Expertise
  • Understanding of Food Allergies
  • Ordering
  • Recipe Knowledge
  • Health & Safety Protocols
  • Managing Staff
  • Cleaning Collaboration

Certification

FOODSAFE LEVEL1, Northern health, 09/24/27

References

  • Chef Jay Abrantes, Head Chef/Wasabi Kuwait, 6766 4172
  • Chef Errol Alvior Pamintuan, Head Chef/Koji Kuwait, +965 65569750
  • Chef P.M Khuni, Sous Chef/Wok and Roll, +965 66482551

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/02/80
  • Marital Status: married
  • Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Original Joe's
04.2023 - Current

Cook

Original Joe's
09.2022 - 03.2023

Sous Chef

Diet Station
07.2017 - 09.2022

Teppanyaki Chef

Wok And Roll
06.2015 - 07.2017

Teppanyaki line Chef / Hot section Chef

Koji Japanese Restaurant
04.2014 - 05.2015

Waiter

Prime @ Toast Restaurant
01.2011 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management

National College of Business and Arts
ALVIN VIÑAS