JAMES VALERIE L. ACEVEDO
New Westminster,Canada
Summary
Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Gerry's Grill Restaurant and Bar
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Prepared a wide range of Filipino dishes, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to health and safety regulations
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Part Time Laboratory Technician
Tagatac Grant Mushroom Farm
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Reviewed experimental data to catch potential lab errors and correct mistakes.
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
Education
Programming NC IV -
Data Center College of the Philiippines
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines01.2015
Skills
- Cooking
- Frying
- Dish preparation
- Grilling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Positive and professional
- Food preparation
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
Timeline
Cook
Gerry's Grill Restaurant and Bar
01.2017 - 05.2024
Part Time Laboratory Technician
Tagatac Grant Mushroom Farm
01.2016 - 05.2024
Programming NC IV -
Data Center College of the Philiippines
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