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Kristoffer Duran
LETHBRIDGE,AB
Summary
Results-driven kitchen professional with a track record of elevating customer satisfaction and optimizing kitchen workflows. Strong background in staff training, food safety compliance, and quality assurance, contributing to consistent, high standards in food preparation and service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Edo Japan
Lethbridge, Alberta
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted food quality checks and ensured presentation standards met brand expectations.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency in dish delivery.
- Assisted with food storage, handling, preparation, and delivery to support health and safety compliance.
- Followed health and safety rules across kitchen areas to help maintain safe operations.
Chef/ Kitchen Supervisor
ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL
Min Al-Zour, Kuwait
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinated daily meal preparation and service for large groups.
- Prepare and cook Filipino and Western meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a monthly basis.
- Monitored food temperatures on service line to maintain quality and safety standards during meals.
- Managed kitchen cleanliness, workflow, and food quality to align with camp regulations.
Chef/ Kitchen In charge
ZOI (Greek Restaurant)
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Trained and oriented kitchen staff on operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to standards.
- Evaluated food costs to optimize kitchen budget across all food products.
- Compiled monthly reports on kitchen waste, inventory, and variances to inform decision-making.
Chef/ Kitchen In charge
C- View Cafe and Restaurant
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Executed food costing for accurate pricing and budgeting of menu items to support financial planning. in all food products.
- Trained and oriented kitchen staff to enhance skills and operational efficiency.
- Work together with the kitchen staff, monitor and delegate tasks.
- Compiled monthly reports on kitchen wastages, inventory, and variances to inform management decisions.
Line Cook
Altro Level Restaurant
Funaitees
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Prepared daily food items while upholding high quality and sanitation standards.
- Utilized and maintained all equipment in the stations to ensure optimal functionality.
- Implemented proper rotation of food items to reduce waste and preserve quality.
Commis I
Hilton Resorts and Hotel
, Kuwait
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepared and presented food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to meet customer satisfaction.
- Maintained high quality and presentation standards for food products to uphold restaurant reputation.
- Assisted senior and demi chefs with daily kitchen operations to enhance workflow.
Crew Trainer
Mc Donald's Kuwait
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Trained new Crew on operations, emphasizing their role in enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Assessed employee performance and provided targeted coaching to improve skills and service quality.
- Managed the preparation of the monthly and daily inventory for all stocks.
- Conducted inspections, assessments, and evaluations of the quality of newly delivered raw materials.
- Reported kitchen and product issues to Manager, facilitating timely resolutions.
Crew Trainer
Jollibee Corporations Philippines
, Philippines
04.2004 - 10.2006
Dining Crew
Greenwhich Pizza Corporation
Manila, Philippines
10.2003 - 03.2004
Kitchen Crew/ Product Coordinator
Wendy's Philippines
Manila, Philippines
11.2002 - 10.2003
Education
Secondary -
Cagayan Valley Philippines
01-2000
Primary -
Cavite Philippines
01-1996
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Cost control
- Staff training
- Attention to details
- Decision making
- Flexibility
- Computer Literacy
- MS Word, Excel
- Customer service-oriented
Personal Information
- Title: Chef/ Cook
- Date of Birth: 1982-12-24
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Trainings/ Seminars
- Crew Trainer Course
- Jollibee Philippines (2005)
- Crew Chief Course HACCP
- Mc Donald's Kuwait (2009)
- Mastering the Art of Service Fire Training Program HACCP
- Hilton Resorts and Hotel (2012)
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Edo Japan
11.2022 - Current
Chef/ Kitchen Supervisor
ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL
07.2017 - 10.2022
Chef/ Kitchen In charge
ZOI (Greek Restaurant)
01.2016 - 07.2017
Chef/ Kitchen In charge
C- View Cafe and Restaurant
04.2013 - 01.2016
Line Cook
Altro Level Restaurant
05.2012 - 03.2013
Commis I
Hilton Resorts and Hotel
07.2011 - 05.2012
Crew Trainer
Mc Donald's Kuwait
06.2008 - 06.2011
Crew Trainer
Jollibee Corporations Philippines
04.2004 - 10.2006
Dining Crew
Greenwhich Pizza Corporation
10.2003 - 03.2004
Kitchen Crew/ Product Coordinator
Wendy's Philippines
11.2002 - 10.2003
Secondary -
Cagayan Valley Philippines
Primary -
Cavite Philippines