Bringing positive attitude and strong teamwork skills to kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices combined with ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients. Dedicated to creating delicious meals and contributing to high-quality dining experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Cook/ Dietary Aide
Brenda Strafford Foundation
4628 Montgomery Blvd NW, Calgary AB T3B 0L1
08.2023 - Current
Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
Managed kitchen inventory for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Engaged with guests to gather feedback and improve menu offerings.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Provided compassionate and respectful service to patients, addressing dietary concerns and preferences.
Banquet Chef
Acacia Hotel
01.2022 - 12.2022
Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Cook
Dusit D2 Hotel
02.2020 - 09.2020
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Dining Attendant
Davao Chamber Of Commerce Gala Night
07.2018 - 07.2018
Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.
Took customer orders and relayed to kitchen staff with accuracy, circulating dining room to identify service opportunities.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Royal Mandaya Hotel
03.2018 - 05.2018
Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
Education
Diploma in Professional Culinary And Pastry Arts - Culinary Entrepreneurship
Center For Asian Culinary Studies
04.2019
High School Diploma -
Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Inc.
03.2018
Skills
Food Plating and Presentation
Food Preparation Techniques
Performance Improvement
Recipe Development
Industry Relevant Skills
Culinary and Patisserie Entrepreneurship Restaurant and Cruise Ship Cook Services
Cookery NCII Certified NCII Holder. Provide effective customer service- Know how to cook and clean and maintain kitchen promises, prepare appetizers, prepare salad and dressing, and prepare dishes. Perform workplace and safety practices.
Bread and Pastry Production NCII Certified NCII Holder. Participate in workplace communication- prepare and produce bakery products, prepare and produce pastry products.
Special Awards/ Honors/ Certifications
December 20, 2022 On-the-Job Training (800 hours) Acacia Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
August 19, 2019Repertoire- Gold Winner Center for Asian Culinary
December 6, 2018Food Carving- Silver Winner Global Skills 2018
April 15, 2018Outstanding Student for Immersion 1st Commencement Exercise, SY 2017-2018, 2nd Semester
November 18, 2017Academic Honor Certificate-High Honors Recognition Program, SY 2017-2018, 1st Semester
April 11, 2017Academic Honor Certificate-High Honors Recognition Program, SY 2016-2017, 2nd Semester
November 14, 2016Academic Honor Certificate-High Honors Recognition Program, SY 2016-2017, 1st Semester
Timeline
Certified Cook/ Dietary Aide
Brenda Strafford Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Banquet Chef
Acacia Hotel
01.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
Dusit D2 Hotel
02.2020 - 09.2020
Dining Attendant
Davao Chamber Of Commerce Gala Night
07.2018 - 07.2018
Food and Beverage Attendant
Royal Mandaya Hotel
03.2018 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Inc.
Diploma in Professional Culinary And Pastry Arts - Culinary Entrepreneurship