CARLOTA ANGELES
Parada
Summary
High-performing professional with over 15 years of experience in the food and catering services industry, delivering impactful work. Adept at building strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve collaborative goals. Confident in thriving within fast-paced environments and utilizing skills in cooking, baking, cake decorating, buffet arrangement, and overall kitchen management to foster team success. Seasoned school canteen concessionaire. Proficient in menu planning, with a specialty in Asian cuisine signature dishes and a comprehensive understanding of International cuisine preparation and presentation. Acknowledged for being a self-motivated individual capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Dedicated to continuous learning and going the extra mile to contribute to ongoing improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Senior Cook
Mammu’s Kitchen Food Services
Parada
07.2017 - Current
- Responsible for all the financial aspect of the business, track inventory, manage customers and orders, payments, and generate reports.
- Prepare seasonal menu offerings, prizing, or rate-setting.
- Contacting suppliers and identifying our best options in price and quality.
- Manage our online page and making sure all inquiries and bookings are met on time.
- Mastering a few signature recipes to set us apart from others.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Adjusted ingredient amounts based on customer preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation of stock to maintain quality control standards.
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
- Managed food waste by ensuring unused ingredients were stored properly or disposed of safely.
On Call Managing Staff / Cook / Decorator
Jade’s Catering and Services
Parada
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided food and beverage services at events, such as weddings, parties, and corporate functions.
- Involved in planning menus, estimating food requirements, purchasing ingredients, cooking, and arranging the presentation of the food and beverages.
- Personal consultation with clients to create and serve customized menus at parties or events.
- Preparing and storing food safely before and during events.
- Setting up all tables and food service areas with chairs, linens, and dishes.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Canteen Concessionaire/Operator
Parada National Highschool Canteen (Annex)
Parada
06.2006 - 03.2017
- Responsible for Menu Planning and Preparation: creating a diverse and balanced menu that caters to the varying tastes and dietary needs of school employees and students
- Involved in cooking and preparations of most of the daily menus
- Maintained standards of food safety and hygiene in preparation and serving of foods
- Served around 400 students and staffs Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 in the afternoon with intervals
- Customized menus and honor requests made when there were visiting guests in school
- I make sure that day to day operation is met with efficiency.
In-house Recovery Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
Makati
10.2004 - 11.2005
- Responsible in tracking delinquent accounts
- Followed bank plan course of action to recover owed money
- Assisted out-sourced collecting agencies in Locating and contact debtors by supplying additional information
- Update account status and database regularly
- Report to my manager with requirements when legal action is unavoidable
- Handle customers' questions or complaints through phone and emails
- Negotiate payoff deadlines and payment plans
- Build trust with debtors
- Meet Inventory and recovery targets each month.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts -
University of the East, Caloocan City Campus
Philippines10.2001
Skills
- Cooking
- Baking
- Cake decorating
- Buffet setting
- Kitchen operation
- Menu preparation
- Asian cuisine
- International cuisine
- Self-directed
- Time management
- Lifelong learning
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
- Budget Development
- Staff hiring
Certification
- Bread and Pastry Production NCII, 01/2016, Certificate for Renewal, Sta. Cecilia College, City of Valenzuela, NCR, Philippines
- Philippines Food Safety Act IRR Awareness Training, 06/18/2024, FoodSHAP Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines
- Preparing Cakes – TOP CAF, 06/18/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
- Preparing Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres, 06/19/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
- Preparing Hot and Cold Meals, 06/21/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
- Preparing Stocks, Sauces and Soup, 07/31/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Work Place, 07/05/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Establishing and operating Micro-Small Medium Enterprises (MSME’s), 07/11/2024, TESDA Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Cookery NC2, Currently Enrolled, Cabalen Training Inst. Corp., QC, Philippines
Timeline
Owner / Senior Cook
Mammu’s Kitchen Food Services
07.2017 - Current
On Call Managing Staff / Cook / Decorator
Jade’s Catering and Services
05.2014 - 01.2019
Canteen Concessionaire/Operator
Parada National Highschool Canteen (Annex)
06.2006 - 03.2017
In-house Recovery Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts -
University of the East, Caloocan City Campus
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