- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Playing Sports
- Outdoor Recreation
- Camping
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Volunteer Work
HANSEL BARCEBAL
Cruise Line Chef/Banquet Chef
Angeles City,Pampanga
Summary
Experienced in culinary principles and dedicated to excelling in the kitchen environment. Possess a strong grasp of basic cooking techniques and the ability to meticulously follow recipes, ensuring consistent and high-quality results. Prepared to utilize and enhance skills in menu planning and ingredient sourcing as a Sous Chef. Efficient and committed to upholding rigorous standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Chef D' Partie
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
- Provided support during busy periods, stepping in to help other kitchen staff as needed to maintain smooth operations and deliver exceptional service.
- Delivered high-quality meals on time by closely adhering to schedules and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Received recognition for outstanding performance, consistently delivering top-notch cuisine under tight deadlines during high-pressure situations.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement within the galley, implementing process changes or suggesting equipment upgrades to enhance overall efficiency and performance.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with exceptional culinary creations tailored to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health department regulations at all times.
- Assisted in conducting regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure optimal functionality within the galley.
- Safeguarded against cross-contamination of allergens through meticulous preparation techniques and clear communication with fellow cooks regarding potential hazards.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Chef D' Partie
Mondrian Hotel
04.2021 - 05.2023
- A passionate individual who creates healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients
- Ready for a new challenge of creating tasty meals for successful establishments
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customers
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
Chef D' Partie
Al Manal Food Manufacturing
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution
- Delivered goods and products to customers on time and in excellent condition
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Chef D' Partie
Qatar Airways
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy passengers
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health department regulations at all times.
- Streamlined kitchen processes for improved efficiency by implementing organizational systems and coordinating with team members.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring optimal freshness and minimizing waste for cost-effective operations.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring proper functionality and avoiding unexpected breakdowns during crucial moments of events.
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Philippine Maritime University
Manila, Philippines 06.1997 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Holy Angel University
Pampanga 06.1993 - 03.1997
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food quality
- Food safety and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Food presentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Kitchen operations
- Attention to detail
- Food plating and presentation
- Effective communications
- Recipe development
- Customer service
Certification
CPR/ First Aider
Accomplishments
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 60-100.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 60-100 staff members.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Increased productivity by revamping workflow and restructuring line.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.
Interests
Timeline
Chef D' Partie
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Chef D' Partie
Mondrian Hotel
04.2021 - 05.2023
Chef D' Partie
Al Manal Food Manufacturing
03.2020 - 02.2021
Chef D' Partie
Qatar Airways
06.2013 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Philippine Maritime University
06.1997 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Holy Angel University
06.1993 - 03.1997
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