Darlene Salamatin
Chef
Alfonso
Summary
Professional culinary expert, well-versed in assisting chefs and contributing to dynamic kitchen teams. Experience includes supporting food preparation and ensuring consistency in dish quality. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, effectively managing changing needs and contributing to seamless kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commis Chef
Shangri-la Makati
06.2023 - Current
- Daily records of HACCP
- Prepares salad
- Prepares sandwiches
- Making different kind of dressing
- Plating cold desserts
- Prepare and assists the needs of head chefs.
- Assisting carving station in buffet
- Assisting the hot kitchen chefs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
Research and Development Assistant
Innovatrade Ingredients Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducts research of different food recipes for product improvement and development.
- Conducts preparation and support demo.
- Prepares and assists video and photoshoots for product promotions.
- Prepares standardized process/production documents for newly developed products.
- Ensures the confidentiality of the recipe/formulations and procedures of new products.
- Supports R&D officer in research and product development.
- Prepares product samples.
- Perform food tasting and sensory evaluation.
On the Job Training Chef- Cold Kitchen
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations
Lyceum of the Philippines University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science
Cavite State University
01.2014 - 01.2019
Skills
Culinary expertise
Certification
Commercial Baking Workshop, 1st Dvsoria Supplies Corporation
Achievements And Awards
Latin Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila, 07/31/22
Certification of Eligibility for Honor Graduate, Civil Service Commission Republic of the Philippines, 07/31/2022
Timeline
FoodShap, Food Safety Compliance Officer
06-2025
Indian and Arab Cuisine Workshop, Sweet Caroline
05-2025
FoodShap, HACCP Principles and Practices
04-2025
FoodShap, Basic Food Safety
02-2025
Philippine Food Safety Act IRR Awareness Training, FoodSHAP e-learning
10-2024
Food Safety at Home, FoodSHAP e-learning
10-2024
Pasta making, MIHCA - Magsaysay Center of Hospitality and Culinary Arts
09-2024
Commis Chef
Shangri-la Makati
06.2023 - Current
Basic Training, Global Training System - Philippines, Inc.
05-2023
National Certificate II in Bread and Pastry Production, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
05-2023
International Cuisine, United International Maritime Training and Assessment Center, Inc.
03-2023
National Certificate II in COOKERY, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), 03/01/23
03-2023
Art of Sushi Making (Japanese & Western style) Workshop, Sweet Caroline Baking and Cooking Studio
02-2023
Hopia Variety Workshop, Sweet Caroline Baking and Cooking Studio
02-2023
Commercial Baking Workshop, 1st Dvsoria Supplies Corporation
01-2023
Research and Development Assistant
Innovatrade Ingredients Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
On the Job Training Chef- Cold Kitchen
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant
03.2022 - 06.2022
FOOD SAFETY IN THE FOOD SERVICDEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Industrial Technology Development InstituteE INDUSTRY,
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations
Lyceum of the Philippines University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science
Cavite State University
01.2014 - 01.2019
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