ARNEL AMARO
Chef
Antipolo City
Summary
* Highly motivated Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 3 years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments.
* Life story featured in a popular Philippine TV program featuring
life stories of people who overcome challenges against all odds and serve as an example and inspiration to others.
* Currently employed as a chef in P&O Iona Cruise Lines, a 7-star cruise ship based in London, bringing to the workplace a positive attitude, dedication, and motivation to contribute to the goals of the team.
* Eager Commis Chef interested in learning and ready to tackle any kitchen task. Emerging professional with drive to work hard and be successful. Looking for new job opportunity with cruise lines based in London or elsewhere.
* Commis Chef 3 years of experience in restaurants. Assists other chefs in food prep, ingredient measurement and station maintenance. Work well in fast-paced cooking and food prep environment. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
*Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with all Asian, Italian, French, British and other major types of cuisine. Conversational English skills.
*Meticulous Commis Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Commis Chef
P&O Cruise Lines - Iona, Arcadia, Ventura
London-based
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent..
- Prepared starters like soup, salad, yogurt, fruit platter for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Performed plating and food preparation to serve more than 5000 guests
- Assigned as fryer man for different dishes
- Rotated through all prep stations and functions such as inventory control, food preparation, cutting, frying, pressing, plating and learned various techniques.
- Participated in giving suggestions on how to improve operations and minimize wastage which were implemented by our kitchen team.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Managed work processes with team to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
- Measured high demand spices and commonly used ingredients to prevent overages and waste.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Prepared Manual for Frying operations for use by chefs assigned to frying tasks
- Prepared food logs and date labeling to ensure freshness of ingredients
- Trained other chefs to perform various preparation and frying tasks.
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
Chef/Kitchen Staff
City Garden Hotel
Makati
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed mise en place for dishes served in main kitchen
- Prepared buffet breakfast for hotel guests
- Cooked ala carte dishes for hotel guests
- Ensured sanitization inside kitchen
- Conducted inventory of ingredients and supplies
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan customer orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Monitored work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Internal OJT - Chef
Magsaysay International Hospitality and Culinary Academy (MIHCA)
Manila
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Business Specialist
Globe Telecoms
Manila
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Performed data crunching and data analytics for sales data.
- Generated summary reports for sales performance.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Built long-term relationships with existing and new customers.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Prepared and maintained records of sales and revenue.
Payroll / Office Administration Clerk
Strategic Value Chain Reengineering Inc
Manila
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Magsaysay Center For Hospitality And Culinary Arts
Manila 04.2001 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
De La Salle - College of St. Benilde
Manila, Philippines 05.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
Stock, sauce, and soup preparationundefined
Certification
National Certificate II in Cookery (TESDA Certification)
Timeline
Commis Chef
P&O Cruise Lines - Iona, Arcadia, Ventura
05.2022 - Current
Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces
11-2020
Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (SDSD)
11-2020
National Certificate II in Cookery (TESDA Certification)
02-2020
Certificate in Basic Food Safety for Food Handlers
02-2020
Certificate in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
02-2020
Chef/Kitchen Staff
City Garden Hotel
02.2020 - 11.2021
Internal OJT - Chef
Magsaysay International Hospitality and Culinary Academy (MIHCA)
11.2019 - 12.2019
Business Specialist
Globe Telecoms
08.2018 - 06.2019
Payroll / Office Administration Clerk
Strategic Value Chain Reengineering Inc
05.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
De La Salle - College of St. Benilde
05.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Magsaysay Center For Hospitality And Culinary Arts
04.2001 - 05.2020
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