BILLY BARBADILLO
Mildura
Summary
With 16 years of experience as a Cook on international merchant vessels, I am adept at handling diverse job orders and excelling in various job responsibilities. I am skilled in collaborating with different nationalities, ensuring seamless cooking and serving of meals. My expertise extends to time management, stock receiving, and food preparation, emphasizing balanced diets and healthy meals. I maintain a pristine kitchen environment while mastering inventory management and ordering large quantities of supplies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Cook
Mildura River Cruise
10.2024 - Current
Fruit Picker
Mildura Farms
09.2024 - Current
Cook
PB MARITIME PERSONNEL
11.2020 - Current
- Innovated recipes by leveraging seasonal ingredients and aligning with customer trends
- Oversaw food preparation, plating, and presentation to enhance quality
- Monitored kitchen operations ensuring strict adherence to sanitation and quality assurance standards
- Led and instructed cooks and kitchen staff to boost team performance
- Developed recipes using seasonal trends for customer satisfaction
- Enhanced quality through superior food prep and presentation
- Ensured sanitation and quality to boost operational efficiency
- Led team training to improve cooking skills and performance
Cook
BRIGHT MARITIME CORP
01.2015 - 10.2020
Cook
MERCURY SHIPPING CORP.
05.2008 - 10.2014
- Efficiently rotated stock to ensure freshness and minimize waste
- Skillfully ordered and budgeted large quantities of stock for extended voyages
- Ensured strict cleanliness and hygiene in the galley
- Managed garbage disposal according to correct protocols
- Implemented preventative measures against insects and spoilage of provisions
- Conducted thorough monitoring and monthly victualing assessments
- Maintained kitchen equipment and appliances, executing repairs or ordering replacements to ensure peak operational efficiency
- Ordered and budgeted large stock quantities for long voyages efficiently
- Ensured galley cleanliness and effective waste management practices
- Monitored monthly consumption and maintained kitchen equipment at peak
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SEAFARING, CATERING AND CULINARY
VMA GLOBAL COLLEGE
06.2007
Skills
- (River Cruise) Cooking for large groups of passengers within tight timeframes while ensuring consistency in taste and presentation
- Preparing and plating meals quickly without compromising quality, ensuring all guests are served on time
- Strictly following health and safety regulations to maintain food quality and prevent contamination
- Staying calm and focused under pressure, especially during holiday seasons when guest expectations are higher
- (Farm) Working long hours outdoors in various weather conditions while performing physically demanding tasks like bending, lifting, and carrying produce
- Picking fruits quickly while maintaining accuracy to meet daily quotas and ensure high productivity during peak harvest seasons
- Identifying ripe and undamaged fruits, discarding defective ones, and following farm standards for quality produce
- Coordinating with fellow pickers, supervisors, and transport teams to ensure smooth harvesting and packing operations
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/89
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
Cooking, Reading, Bicycle and Traveling
With my extensive background as a Chief Cook, I bring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of nutrition and hygiene—critical elements in providing top-tier aged care services. My ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain high hygiene standards will allow me to contribute immediately to your aged care team while furthering my education in the field.
Timeline
Part-Time Cook
Mildura River Cruise
10.2024 - Current
Fruit Picker
Mildura Farms
09.2024 - Current
Cook
PB MARITIME PERSONNEL
11.2020 - Current
Cook
BRIGHT MARITIME CORP
01.2015 - 10.2020
Cook
MERCURY SHIPPING CORP.
05.2008 - 10.2014
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SEAFARING, CATERING AND CULINARY
VMA GLOBAL COLLEGE
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