Noel Layese
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Punctual cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Boston Pizza Restaurant and Bar
Orangeville, ON
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cook1
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa
Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Chef De Partie
Crimson Resort & Spa
Cebu City , Cebu, Philippines
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
- Removed expired food and beverages from kitchen and stockroom and coordinated proper disposal.
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Demi Chef De Partie
Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu
Cebu City, Cebu,Philippines
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Performed assigned cooking tasks to float and relieve chefs throughout kitchen.
- Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist.
- Oversaw subordinates with food production and handling and vessel sanitation, offering assistance with tasks during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Chopped vegetables and fruit for use in such dishes as stir-fries and [Type].
- Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and disinfection of kitchen surfaces.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Demi Chef
Cebu Parklane International Hotel
Cebu City , Cebu,Philippines
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Oversaw subordinates with food production and handling and vessel sanitation, offering assistance with tasks during busy periods.
- Performed assigned cooking tasks to float and relieve chefs throughout kitchen.
- Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and disinfection of kitchen surfaces.
- Developed recipes to meet consumer tastes, nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Sushi Chef
Rai-Rai Ken Japanese Restaurant
Cebu City, Cebu,Philippines
11.2002 - 06.2006
- Prepared finfish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Greeted restaurant guests arriving at establishment and explained special sushi items and options.
- Managed food stock to fulfill orders within quality standards.
- Measured and assembled ingredients required for preparing standard recipes.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Kitchen Helper
Waterfront Hotel & Casino(Hirasawa Japanese Restaurant)
Cebu City , Cebu, Philippines
12.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Scholastica's Academy
Tabunok,Talisay City,Philippines03.1991
San Roque Elementary School
San Roque,Talisay City,Philippines 03.1987
Skills
- Customer Service
- Operations Management
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Ingredient Inspection
- Food Presentation
- Dish Preparation
- Surface Cleaning
Timeline
Cook
Boston Pizza Restaurant and Bar
03.2022 - Current
Cook1
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa
02.2019 - 03.2022
Chef De Partie
Crimson Resort & Spa
09.2014 - 03.2015
Demi Chef De Partie
Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu
07.2010 - 07.2014
Demi Chef
Cebu Parklane International Hotel
07.2006 - 08.2008
Sushi Chef
Rai-Rai Ken Japanese Restaurant
11.2002 - 06.2006
Kitchen Helper
Waterfront Hotel & Casino(Hirasawa Japanese Restaurant)
12.1997 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Saint Scholastica's Academy
San Roque Elementary School