Junehly Abiendo
Banff,Canada
Summary
Proficient Chef with extensive experience in diverse culinary environments. Expertise in managing purchasing, staffing, production, and inventory to optimize food and labor costs while minimizing waste. Committed to upholding food safety and sanitation standards at all levels. Prepared to enhance team performance and drive positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Parti
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff, Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Communicate with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, and other team members to go over daily operations.
- Supported execution of four-course plated dinner for G7 and Finance Ministers.
- Participated in fundraising dinner attended by over 160 individuals which included the Mayor of Banff
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow and communication.
- Guide other team members in the company vision and standards.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Assisted in developing new menu items and seasonal specials.
Line Cook
Marda Loops Brewing Company
Calgary, Canada
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Communicate with Chef or Sous Chef to go over daily operations
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Trained junior cooks in proper food handling and cooking procedures.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Chef de Partie
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff, Canada
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported to Sous Chef daily to go through daily goals and expectations of the team
- Managed a banquets team (banquets from 10s-100s of people) to prep in advance, made sure supply is ordered on time and food is cooked and brought out on time
- Lead the team through showing them different techniques of how things are done, showed and guided them the plating of numerous plates the hotel has to offer
- Oversee and help out all food outlets and made sure everything going out was up to standard and on time
- Plan ordering items and help put away items
- Prep various mise en place from vegetables, butchered several proteins (salmon, halibut, chicken, duck, etc.), soups, sauces.
Demi Chef de Partie
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff, Canada
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with chefs to develop seasonal menus and optimize ingredient usage.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
Education
Hospitality Management - Hotel & Restaurants
Seneca College, Markham Campus
Markham, ON01.2016
Accounting and Finance -
Seneca College, Newnham Campus
Newnham, ON01.2015
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Cooking techniques
- Plating presentation
- Kitchen management
Awards And Acknowledgments
- Certified in WHIMIS
- Certified in Smart Serve
- Certified in Food Safety
- High attention to detail to meet expectations and standards
- Synergies well in a team environment, while being able to manage own work
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office: Word Power Point, Excel)
- Able to plan, organize, and prioritize
- Enthusiastic, outgoing and enjoys meeting new people
- Enjoys the challenge of learning new things and is coachable
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Chef De Parti
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
12.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Marda Loops Brewing Company
02.2023 - 11.2023
Chef de Partie
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
06.2022 - 12.2022
Demi Chef de Partie
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
10.2019 - 01.2022
Hospitality Management - Hotel & Restaurants
Seneca College, Markham Campus
Accounting and Finance -
Seneca College, Newnham Campus