JUNNEL D. PAGLINAWAN
Summary
Aspiring Chef with passion for culinary excellence. Experience in kitchen roles, dedicated to learning and leading. Eager to contribute creativity and grow as a culinary professional.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Outlet Chef In-charge
The Bakery Depot Pte. Ltd,.
07.2015 - Current
- Responsible for whole kitchen operation.
- Oversee daily quality of cooking and food preparation.
- Direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns.
- Monitor sanitation practices, cleanliness, and hygiene.
- Close monitoring of inventory and supplies needed to ensure efficient operations and cost control.
- Coordinated 5 kitchen staff schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Oversee implementation of processes and guidelines in kitchen operation.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Cook
Romano's Macaroni Grills, Emirates International Restaurant LLC., UAE
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Worked closely with kitchen team and service staff to meet high demand on-recipe foods.
Trainee Cook / Management Trainee
Swensen's Restaurant
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Worked with Chef to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Perform daily opening and closing kitchen task.
Management Trainee
KFC Management Pte. Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Meet customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Learned to managed opening and closing shift kitchen and front of the house tasks.
- Learned budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Goldenstate College Inc.,
General Santos City, Philippines2010
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Food Safety
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Culinary Trends
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Verify Food Quality
- Kitchen Staff Management
Timeline
Outlet Chef In-charge
The Bakery Depot Pte. Ltd,.
07.2015 - Current
Cook
Romano's Macaroni Grills, Emirates International Restaurant LLC., UAE
12.2013 - 06.2015
Trainee Cook / Management Trainee
Swensen's Restaurant
04.2012 - 10.2012
Management Trainee
KFC Management Pte. Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Goldenstate College Inc.,
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