Seeking the post of Chef position. Bringing integrity , professionalism, leadership qualities, and good communication skills. Self-motivated chef with 15 years in culinary service, trained in culinary management and international cuisines, dedicated to safe food handling practices and proudly created new recipes to meet client demands and exceeding culinary service expectation in providing exceptional standard of service.
Overview
10
10
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie, Inflight Chef
Qatar Airways, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company
Doha , States Of Qatar
07.2014 - Current
Supervised and enhanced work of 60-person team producing more than 10 thousand plates per day
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
Take cafe of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superior to meet the standard and quality by the production catering
Evaluated inventory levels on daily basis and placed orders to restock food items and non-food items before supplies ran out
Complied with portion and serving sizes as per inflight catering standards
follow the instructions and recommendation from my immediate superior to complete the task
Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are the highest quality at all times
Ensure highest level of airlines customers satisfaction, quality , operating and food cost on a ongoing basis
Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards
Operate and maintain all section equipment and reporting malfunctioning
Personally responsible for hygiene, health and safety procedure and correct use of equipment and machines to prevent injuries
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy passengers
Initiated training for junior chef and commi on standard culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working enviroment
Follow "FIFO" procedure all the time
Consult daily with our Sous Chef and Executive Chef on the daily requirements, functions, and also about last minute order/cater
Ensure sanitized vegetables, fruits and areas properly to prevent food-borne illness.
Head Chef
La Terrace Restaurant And Café
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
04.2012 - 06.2014
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
Mentored more than 27 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
Responsible for supervising food safety handling among members of the team
Cooking up tasty, nutritious and well balanced meals for customers
Creating dishes for clients with special dietary or cultural needs
Making sure that kitchen staff always wear appropriate clothing and head wear in accordance with relevant guidelines
Maintaining the correct level of fresh, frozen and dried foods in the store room.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Chef De Cuisine
IL Forno Italian Restaurant
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
04.2009 - 04.2012
Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Il Forno Italian restaurant
Monitored equipment maintenance and ensured kitchen operated alongside health Municipality standards and safety and health codes
Guides and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment
Always set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty
Carry out any other duties as required by management
Chef De Rang
A.H Algosaibi Company
Riyadh , Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
01.2007 - 02.2009
Supervise production line operation in accordance with polices and procedure
Train and coach production line employees and conduct employee performance reviews
Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations
Responsible for quality control and reject product outside of specifications
Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Always looking for a new process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation/Marine Engineer
Philippine Marine Institute
Sta Cruz Manila, Philippines
06.1995 - 03.1999
Skills
Forecasting and planningundefined
Accomplishments
Documented and resolved complaints which led to positive result
Employee of the Month
Received Recognition Letter from the Owner of the Company
Resolved product issue through consumer testing
Part of the Restaurant Opening team
Acted as shift leader while manager was on leave
Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling items
Consistently rated "excellent" in customer surveys regarding server friendliness, promptness and attentiveness.
Sustained a high performing team and minimized employee turnover
Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients
Software
JD Edwards
Micros/POS
Oracle/Fidelio
Culinary Management
Hospitality Management
Certification
Certification: HACCP Certification
Interests
High risk sports, volunteering, music, reading, extreme sports and swimming
Timeline
Chef De Partie, Inflight Chef
Qatar Airways, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company
07.2014 - Current
Head Chef
La Terrace Restaurant And Café
04.2012 - 06.2014
Chef De Cuisine
IL Forno Italian Restaurant
04.2009 - 04.2012
Chef De Rang
A.H Algosaibi Company
01.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation/Marine Engineer
Philippine Marine Institute
06.1995 - 03.1999
FOB Training
LeaderShip Stratus Essential
Fire Warden
Fire Fighting Certificate
Health and safety Training Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate
AED and CPR certificate
Hazard Awareness Certificate
Level 3 Certificate
Certification: HACCP Certification
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