Mark De Guzman
Imus,ILS
Summary
Excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and innovate menu items, while maintaining high standards of sanitation and food presentation. Skilled in multitasking and fostering effective team collaboration to elevate dining experiences.
Hardworking and enthusiastic trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in food preparation by chopping vegetables and portioning ingredients
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations
- Followed safety protocols to ensure hygiene and prevent accidents
- Supported cooking team by performing routine tasks efficiently
- Learned cooking techniques and recipes under supervision of senior chefs
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and fryers
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and service speed
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak service hours
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
Messman
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Cook's Assistant
Maranaw Luzon Shipping Corporation
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean work environment.
- Supported lead cook by executing daily recipes and ensuring quality standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service during peak hours.
Messman
Maranaw Luzon Shipping Corporatioon
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Philippine Merchant Marine School
Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines06-2007
High School Diploma -
General Emilio Aguinaldo National High School
Imus, Province Of Cavite, Philippines04-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Food waste reduction
- Contamination prevention
Certification
- National Certificate III
September 2021
- Certificate Of Completion Catering Nutrition For Ship Cook
November 17, 2021
- Certificate Of Completion European Cuisine
September 12,13,14,15 & 16, 2022
- Certificate Of Completion Ships' Catering NC III
January 28, 2017
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Cook
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
03.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
02.2022 - 07.2022
Messman
Technomar Crew Management Corporation
09.2020 - 07.2021
Cook's Assistant
Maranaw Luzon Shipping Corporation
12.2019 - 05.2020
Messman
Maranaw Luzon Shipping Corporatioon
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Philippine Merchant Marine School
High School Diploma -
General Emilio Aguinaldo National High School