Cesar Cendana
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Creative culinary professional with experience as a Lead Cook, Kitchen Manager, and Pantry Chef in golf club settings. Skilled in menu development, food and supply purchasing, kitchen safety, catering, meat carving, dessert presentation, and handcrafted pizzas, salads, and fruit platters. Recognized for artistic presentation, customer service, and efficient kitchen management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Breakfast & Lunch
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
Bradenton, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Applied culinary creativity and plating skills to deliver appealing dishes during long, high-volume shifts; supported catering events by carving meats and managing dessert station.
- Created handcrafted pizzas, salads, and fruit platters as pantry chef.
- Prepared menu items for clubhouse dining and golf club events.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
The River Club Golf Course
Bradenton, FL
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Created menus, purchased kitchen and food supplies, maintained kitchen cleanliness and safety, and managed daily operations as Head Chef and Kitchen Manager, ensuring consistent service and food-quality standards
- Trained cooks on grilling, plating, and kitchen safety standards, enhancing team competency.
- Collaborated with management team to develop and update recipes, improving overall dining experience.
- Facilitated private-event inquiries, ensuring customer satisfaction through attentive, welcoming service.
Education
Vocational Education and Training - Culinary Arts
Manatee Technical Institute
Bradenton, FL06-2010
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Lyceum University
Dagupan city, Philippines03-1992
High school diploma -
St Thomas Catholic School
Philippines03-1986
Skills
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Food Safety
- Culinary Experience
- Food Production
- Meat Carving
- Menu Planning
- Menu development
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Pastry Techniques
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Inventory Control
- Chef collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Chef collaboration
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Line Cook/Breakfast & Lunch
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
04.2024 - Current
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
The River Club Golf Course
06.2022 - 03.2024
Vocational Education and Training - Culinary Arts
Manatee Technical Institute
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Lyceum University
High school diploma -
St Thomas Catholic School