Ralay Francky
Savannah,United States
Summary
Culinary professional with over five years of international experience in hotels and cruise lines. Currently engaged in a J-1 culinary training program in the United States, enhancing skills across diverse restaurant concepts. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on teamwork and high-quality food preparation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Cook
JW Marriott Plant Riverside District
Savannah, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Completed structured culinary training at prestigious multi-restaurant hotel.
- Gained hands-on experience by rotating through Italian, Mexican, and breakfast-focused kitchens.
- Assisted with food preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen organization tasks.
- Adapted to fast-paced environments while mastering diverse cooking techniques.
- Supported inventory management and ensured compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
Jr Commis Cook, Commis Cook
Royal Caribbean -CelebrityXcruises
Miami, USA
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted senior chefs, Station head in preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes for guests across the ship's restaurants, including specialty and main dining venues.
- Rotated through multiple kitchen stations, gaining experience in hot, cold and garde-manger sections.
- Maintained strict compliance with USPH standards, ensuring hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with an international culinary team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.
- Picking up store, ingredient preparation, and plating to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
- Adapted to dynamic schedules, special event menus, and large guest volumes while maintaining professionalism.
Education
Cook Ship Apprentice Certificate - traditional French cuisine
INTH Ampefiloha
Ampefiloha, TN, Madagascar08.2021
Seaman Certificate STCW - Base safety, Maritime Security, Crowd
École Nationale d'Enseignement Maritime
Madagascar12.2019
English Certificate - Madagascar
English Teaching Program
Madagascar11.2018
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Knife proficiency
- Recipe execution
- Plating techniques
- Portion control
- Consistency in preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- USPH and HACCP compliance
- Safe food handling practices
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced environments
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Gym
- Traveling
Languages
English
Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
3rd Cook
JW Marriott Plant Riverside District
03.2025 - Current
Jr Commis Cook, Commis Cook
Royal Caribbean -CelebrityXcruises
07.2022 - 12.2024
Cook Ship Apprentice Certificate - traditional French cuisine
INTH Ampefiloha
Seaman Certificate STCW - Base safety, Maritime Security, Crowd
École Nationale d'Enseignement Maritime
English Certificate - Madagascar
English Teaching Program