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Herminia Cuyangan

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic Production Cook with extensive experience at Newrest, excelling in food preparation and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen workflow through effective collaboration and time management. Skilled in implementing portion control and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Cook/Cold Kitchen

Newrest
12.2021 - Current
  • Operated commercial kitchen equipment to prepare high-quality meals efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline meal production processes, enhancing overall kitchen workflow.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and ensure availability of ingredients.
  • Implemented portion control measures to maintain consistency in food presentation and quality across dishes.
  • Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure optimal food safety and quality standards were met.
  • Developed recipes that adhered to dietary guidelines while maintaining flavor and presentation standards.
  • Plated finished foods, added garnish for aesthetic purposes and handed plates to servers for distribution to customers.
  • Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Safely operated all kitchen equipment to avoid job injuries and mishaps.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Christian Education

Luzon Bible College
Pangasinan, Philippines
03-1999

Skills

  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Contamination prevention
  • Allergen awareness
  • Proper equipment usage
  • Special diets
  • Food portioning
  • Batch cooking
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Recipe execution
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Cooking
  • Self motivation

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Production Cook/Cold Kitchen

Newrest
12.2021 - Current

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Christian Education

Luzon Bible College
Herminia Cuyangan