John Patrick Laquindanum
North Hills,CA
Summary
Results-driven Cook Shift Leader with a strong focus on team collaboration, time management, and food safety standards. Successfully supervised kitchen operations, ensuring efficient meal preparation while training staff to maintain high-quality service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Houseman
Sofitel Hotel
Los Angeles, California
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and order in guest areas throughout the hotel.
- Provided support to housekeeping staff by delivering supplies and equipment.
- Ensured proper stock levels of linens and towels in designated areas.
- Collaborated with maintenance team to report repairs and ensure functionality.
Cook Shift Leader
cook unity
Los Angeles, California
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Trained new cooks on safety protocols and kitchen procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with stock ordering.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen environment.
- Implemented food safety standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for diverse offerings.
- Communicated effectively with team members to enhance collaboration during shifts.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
Cook's Assistant
Solaire Resort & Casino
Manila
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for diverse menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and slicers safely.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Centro Escolar University
Malolos, Bulacan05-2017
High School Diploma -
Jesus Mary Joseph Montessori School
Pampanga Philippines04-2010
Skills
- Kitchen supervision
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Culinary techniques
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Food storage
- Food presentation
- Food handling safety
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluation
- Multitasking and organization
- Menu development
- Knife skills
- Team leadership
- Cost control
- Labor management
- Meal preparation
- Staff scheduling
Timeline
Houseman
Sofitel Hotel
05.2023 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
cook unity
03.2021 - 12.2023
Cook's Assistant
Solaire Resort & Casino
07.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Centro Escolar University
High School Diploma -
Jesus Mary Joseph Montessori School