Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
Certification
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DARREL NATIVIDAD

DARREL NATIVIDAD

Bacolod

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Head Chef Instructor at Bacolod Academy for Culinary Arts. Expert in menu design and sustainable sourcing, I excel in team leadership and communication, driving kitchen efficiency and elevating food presentation standards. Proven track record of enhancing culinary offerings while ensuring food safety and quality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Chef Instructor

Bacolod Academy for Culinary Arts
Bacolod City
08.2024 - Current
  • Created innovative vegetarian menus featuring seasonal ingredients and local produce.
  • Established relationships with local suppliers to ensure access to fresh, sustainable ingredients.
  • Trained new chefs on cooking techniques and proper usage of kitchen equipment.
  • Coordinated food preparation and cooking schedules to enhance kitchen efficiency.
  • Monitored kitchen activities and students to uphold safety standards and food handling practices.
  • Educated students on culinary standards and safety protocols for consistent quality.

Chef d Partie

PF Changs (Al Shaya UAE)
Dubai
02.2014 - 03.2023
  • Managed specific kitchen section, overseeing preparation and presentation of dishes.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly inventory, generating accurate profit and loss reports.
  • Coordinated kitchen staff schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.
  • Supported Head Chef and Sous Chef in high-volume hotel kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality.
  • Executed daily tasks by following instructions from superiors.
  • Estimated daily production needs while verifying quality of raw and cooked food products.
  • Maintained knowledge of standard procedures for food preparation, storage, and sanitation.

Head Chef

Rapha Valley Vegetarian Restaurant
Phillipines
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Directed food preparation processes and related activities to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Constructed menus featuring innovative and traditional culinary creations, enhancing variety and quality.
  • Approved and refined dishes prior to customer service, maintaining high standards of presentation.

assistant cook

Sweet Greens
lacson st Bacolod City
03.2010 - 03.2012
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Assisted head chef in executing meal preparation and presentation tasks efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and tools to ensure a safe cooking area.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

La Consolacion College
Bacolod, Phillipines
07.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Menu design
  • Food safety
  • Data analysis and presentation
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Culinary techniques
  • Sustainable sourcing
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Team leadership

References

  • Ma. Lyn Demiar, 0airabella0@gmail.com, WPI International
  • Ria Mendez, BACA HR manager
  • Lovelyn Velasco, lovelyn84@yahoo.com, HR manager, AL Shaya

Accomplishments

  • SM City Mall is the overall champion for the Chicken Inasal Festival competition 2025

Certification

  • A certified food safety standards quality insurance was issued in January 2022
  • A certified PF Changs Trainer issued was May 2021

Timeline

Head Chef Instructor

Bacolod Academy for Culinary Arts
08.2024 - Current

Chef d Partie

PF Changs (Al Shaya UAE)
02.2014 - 03.2023

Head Chef

Rapha Valley Vegetarian Restaurant
09.2012 - 07.2013

assistant cook

Sweet Greens
03.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

La Consolacion College

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