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
Food spoilage prevention
Institutional and batch cooking
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Hospitality and service industry background
Food preparation and safety
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