RONALD A. ALCALDE
Conroe,United States
Summary
Motivated professional with more than 10 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Food Cook
Panda Express LLC
Springdale, United States
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Commis 1 – Foreign Food Cook
Yosh Hospitality, Royal Group of Companies
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Commis II – Foreign Food Cook
Marriott Hotel Downtown
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Perform routine food service activities, demonstrate menu knowledge, and learn cooking and serving procedures
- Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices, operate and maintain equipment, and perform opening and closing duties.
- Responsible for preparing cold appetizers, garnishing dishes, and creating vinaigrettes and dips. Ensure food freshness, quality, and presentation, while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Commis II – Foreign Food Cook
Shangri La Hotel – Qaryat Alberi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Pizza Maker – Waiter
Italian Corner Restaurant
Tabuk City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.2009 - 04.2015
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
- Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cooperative Management
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology
Lagangilang, Abra, Philippines01.2007
Skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Focused and disciplined
- High volume production capability
- Plating and presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Positive and professional
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Quality assurance and control
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Expertise in seasoning, garnishing, and re-stocking ingredients
- Team player
Certification
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
References
Available upon request.
Jobdescription
- Followed state issued guidelines for proper food handling proficiency.
- Can work in different kitchen stations like cold and hot.
- Knowledge and skills in basic pastry.
- Able to cook variety of dishes with a high standard for taste and presentation.
- Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen area.
- Have excellent knife skills.
- Can work under pressure.
- Preparing daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the kitchen.
- Managing kitchen and food inventory and stock level.
- Have attended and had certificate in HACCP.
- Making sure of the quality of every item by physical checking of the items and their storage and labeling them appropriately.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Palaquio Bucay, Abra
- Date of Birth: 03/08/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Catholic
Timeline
Foreign Food Cook
Panda Express LLC
10.2022 - 07.2024
Commis 1 – Foreign Food Cook
Yosh Hospitality, Royal Group of Companies
03.2018 - 07.2021
Commis II – Foreign Food Cook
Marriott Hotel Downtown
11.2017 - 02.2018
Commis II – Foreign Food Cook
Shangri La Hotel – Qaryat Alberi
10.2015 - 10.2017
Pizza Maker – Waiter
Italian Corner Restaurant
10.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cooperative Management
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology
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