Christian Baquiran
Chef
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in senior living food service, specializing in strict dietary meal planning and high volume kitchen operations for special events catering. Excelling in kitchen management and menu development. Proven leadership in enhancing team collaboration and implementing efficient operations, resulting in improved food quality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory rotation and committed to maintaining high food safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrate strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Manage time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Enhance teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Sous Chef
Pinx Catering Company
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, participating in local food festivals to increase restaurant visibility.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with head chef to develop recipes that significantly increased customer satisfaction.
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager/Dining Service Director
Pacifica Senior Living
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
- Oversaw kitchen equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring reliable performance and longevity of crucial appliances.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Head Chef
Crown Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Streamlined kitchen operations to enhance efficiency, implementing new inventory management system.
- Ensured optimal food quality and safety, rigorously adhering to health and sanitation guidelines.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Line Cook
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Education
Associate In Culinary -
California Culinary Academy of San Francisco
CALe Cordon Bleu Paris
San Francisco, CAHigh School Diploma -
Encinal High School
Alameda, CASkills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Kitchen operations
- Special event catering
- Leadership qualities
- Inventory rotation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- California E.Food Handler’s Certificate
- ServSafe Management and Hospitality Certificate
- ServSafe Alcohol and Beverage
Timeline
Cook
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
09.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Pinx Catering Company
10.2016 - 01.2020
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager/Dining Service Director
Pacifica Senior Living
08.2013 - 10.2015
Head Chef
Crown Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 06.2013
Line Cook
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
01.2010 - 06.2012
Associate In Culinary -
California Culinary Academy of San Francisco
Le Cordon Bleu Paris
High School Diploma -
Encinal High School
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