Jemmelyn Mari Manabat
Cook
Quezon City
Summary
- Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
- Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
- Energetic kitchen professional with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates.
- Team player. Offers clear communication and problem-solving. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc.
Miami
06.2022 - Current
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced type environment.
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc.
Miami
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained efficiency and flow of the kitchen by helping lead cook complete tasks.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
3rd Commis Chef
Resorts World Manila
Pasay City
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Education
Baking And Pastry Arts
Global Academy
Quezon City, Philippines 12.2013 - 03.2015
Culinary Arts
Global Academy
Quezon City, Philippines 12.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Trinity University Of Asia
Quezon City, Philippines 06.2008 - 03.2012
Skills
Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2022
3rd Commis Chef
Resorts World Manila
08.2015 - 06.2017
Baking And Pastry Arts
Global Academy
12.2013 - 03.2015
Culinary Arts
Global Academy
12.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Trinity University Of Asia
06.2008 - 03.2012
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