JOEL FRANCIS CATO
Angeles City
Summary
Dynamic Chef de Partie with extensive experience, excelling in team leadership and HACCP compliance. Proven track record in managing food costs and training staff to ensure high-quality menu execution. Adept at maintaining inventory levels and fostering collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie, Pre-opening at La Loca
Quest Plus Conference Center Clark
Clarkfield
10.2025 - Current
- Controlled food costs and monitored par stock levels to reduce service shortages.
- Supported kitchen staff through supervision and training to maintain food production quality.
- Managed ordering, receiving, and stock control activities.
- Followed food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated with sous chef and service team on event menu needs.
Chef de Partie
Twenty Six Restaurant
Budapest
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Manage to learn all the kitchen stations with a professional attitude.
- Adherence to kitchen SOPs, HACCP, and food safety.
- Daily checking of the list of stocks and inventory.
- Implementing food and safety standards, even in a busy service.
Cook
ABC Hotel
Angeles City
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed grill, sauté, and fryer stations during busy service periods.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Developed and implemented procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality control.
Cook
Black Pearl Aklan Oyster Bar
Angeles
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported preparation and cooking of dishes to meet food standards.
- Handled daily production of sauces, meat cuts, and soups.
- Checked daily inventory stock levels.
- Followed food safety and hygiene guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized stations before and after service.
Kitchen Crew
New York Avenue Cafe
Angeles
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Washing and cleaning vegetables and meat before food preparation and cooking.
- Checking inventory stock levels to identify items running low and place supplier orders.
- Following food safety procedures and hygiene protocols at all times.
Education
CULINARY GRADUATE -
Le Roux Culinary Academy
Angeles City, Pampanga01.2015
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -
Republic Central Colleges
Angeles City, Pampanga04-2008
Skills
- Culinary expertise in Western, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines
- HACCP and food safety compliance
- Allergen awareness
- Team leadership
- Preparation organization and time management
- High-pressure service execution
- Menu consistency and culinary execution
- Inventory management and food cost awareness
- Team training and kitchen collaboration
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this resume is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Trainings
- Task Force training for 2 weeks at Enye by Chele Gonzales (Michelin Selected) at Mactan, Cebu for the pre-opening preparations of La Loca, Quest Plus Conference Center Clark.
- Filipino Brand Of Service Excellence Training (Department of Tourism)
Timeline
Chef De Partie, Pre-opening at La Loca
Quest Plus Conference Center Clark
10.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Twenty Six Restaurant
12.2023 - 09.2025
Cook
ABC Hotel
05.2022 - 11.2023
Cook
Black Pearl Aklan Oyster Bar
02.2020 - 09.2020
Kitchen Crew
New York Avenue Cafe
10.2015 - 07.2018
CULINARY GRADUATE -
Le Roux Culinary Academy
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -
Republic Central Colleges