RANDY D. ILIGAN
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with extensive culinary and logistics experience, recognized for exceptional leadership at Lake House Hotel and Restaurant. Proven track record in supervising kitchen operations, enhancing food quality, and fostering teamwork to achieve operational excellence. Expertise in cooking, inventory management, and upholding rigorous sanitation standards has consistently resulted in superior service delivery. Committed to continuous improvement within high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Lift Driver/Dispatcher
GATE GOURMET
Winnipeg, MB
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered food and beverages to aircraft on time
- Coordinated with staff for efficient service
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Responded quickly to any changes in orders or shipping requirements during shift operations.
- Ensured all safety guidelines were followed while operating the lift truck including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Driver/Picker
FOREX CARGO
Winnipeg, MB
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Deliver Cargo: Safely transport shipments on schedule
- Pick & Load: Accurately handle and load packages
- Maintain Vehicle: Conduct routine vehicle checks
Kitchen Helper
MAMA JOSIE'S
Beausejour, MB
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assist in food preparation tasks
- Support kitchen staff in dishwashing and basic food assembly tasks
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Sous Chef
Lake House Hotel and Restaurant
Onanole, MB
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Kitchen Staff
ELKHORN RESORT SPA & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Onanole, MB
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Cutting all vegetables and meat needed by the cook during the whole shift.
- Marinating all the meat needed by the cooks.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
- Frying all fried items with the guidance of the cooks.
- Following orders and instructions to all superiors
Head Cook
AL-KARAM FEDICS CATERING SERVICES COMPANY
Al Hizam Al Akhdar, Saudi Arabia
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Overseeing kitchen operations, including cooking short and bulk orders
- Ensuring stock quality by checking temperatures and expiration dates
- Supervising kitchen crew, sanitizing vegetables, managing inventory of products and materials
Forklift Operator/Dump truck Driver
AL-MODARG CONTRACTING HOLDING COMPANY
Ar Rayyan District, Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Loading and unloading valuable materials during delivery
- Receiving and filing stocks upon delivery
- Vehicle checks before operation: brakes, oil, water, and tires
General Cook
CHOWKING FOOD CORPORATION
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2004 - 08.2013
- Cooking steaks, preparing soup, salads, and special requests
- Inspecting meat and vegetable quality, sanitizing materials
- Monitoring kitchen areas, receiving/checking deliveries, reporting incidents, and training helpers
General Cook
CHOWKING FOOD CORPORATION
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
12.2003 - 05.2004
- Cooking steaks, preparing soup, salads, and special requests
- Inspecting meat and vegetable quality, sanitizing materials
- Monitoring kitchen areas, receiving/checking deliveries, reporting incidents, and training helpers
Education
TESDA Slaughtering Operations NC II - Slaughtering Operations
Technical Skills And Development Authority
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines09.2018
TESDA Cookery NC II - Cookery
Technical Skills And Development Authority
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines05.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FORESTRY
University of South Eastern Philippines
Scaling Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur PH01-2000
SECONDARY -
Recaredo Castillo College
Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur PH01-1997
PRIMARY -
Felisa Pedraverde Elementary School
Mangagoy, Bislig City PH03-1992
Skills
- Cooking various dishes
- Preparing food items
- Grilling
- Frying
- Sautéing
- Supervising kitchen operations
- Motivating kitchen crew
- Managing inventory
- Completing food storage logs
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Ensuring compliance with food sanitation requirements
- Loading materials
- Unloading materials
- Operating forklifts
- Operating dump trucks
- Performing vehicle checks
- Following instructions
- Reporting defects
References
- Christine Ilagan, (204) 380-4231
Gate Gourmet (Supervisor), 2180 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Mai Rana, (204) 781-3789
Mama Josie's (Supervisor), 152 Maryland Ridge, Beausejour, MB, Canada
- Michael Flores, (204) 210-0635
Lakehouse Restaurant (Head Chef), 128 Wasagaming Dr, Onanole, MB, Canada
Expertise
Cooking various dishes to specified recipes and standards, Preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and marinating ingredients, Grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods proficiency, Supervising kitchen operations and motivating kitchen crew, Managing inventory and completing food storage logs, Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring compliance with food sanitation requirements, Loading and unloading materials from delivery trucks, Operating forklifts and dump trucks, performing vehicle checks, Following instructions from supervisors and reporting defects promptly
Affiliations
Maintained a well-rounded lifestyle, balancing work, family, and health-focused hobbies like fitness and gardening.
Certification
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, 07/01/2016
- Food Handler's Seminar, 10/01/2003
- Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, 08/01/2016
- Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness, 08/01/2016
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and SCBA, 07/28/2016
- Defensive Driving Seminar, 05/01/2013
- VOLVO Truck Driver's Training, 06/01/2013
- Cook Training Program, 07/01/2004 - 08/01/2004
Timeline
High Lift Driver/Dispatcher
GATE GOURMET
09.2024 - Current
Driver/Picker
FOREX CARGO
08.2024 - 09.2024
Kitchen Helper
MAMA JOSIE'S
05.2024 - 06.2024
Sous Chef
Lake House Hotel and Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen Staff
ELKHORN RESORT SPA & CONFERENCE CENTRE
12.2020 - 02.2023
Head Cook
AL-KARAM FEDICS CATERING SERVICES COMPANY
07.2016 - 03.2018
Forklift Operator/Dump truck Driver
AL-MODARG CONTRACTING HOLDING COMPANY
01.2014 - 01.2016
General Cook
CHOWKING FOOD CORPORATION
06.2004 - 08.2013
General Cook
CHOWKING FOOD CORPORATION
12.2003 - 05.2004
TESDA Slaughtering Operations NC II - Slaughtering Operations
Technical Skills And Development Authority
TESDA Cookery NC II - Cookery
Technical Skills And Development Authority
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FORESTRY
University of South Eastern Philippines
SECONDARY -
Recaredo Castillo College
PRIMARY -
Felisa Pedraverde Elementary School
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