Niel Adrian Cruz
Bloomsbury
Summary
Motivated and skilled in culinary with nearly 3 years of kitchen experience. Proficient in food preparation, safety, and teamwork, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Eager to further develop culinary skills and contribute to dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
Eastwoods Dining
10.2023 - Current
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained.
- Coordinate kitchen operations during service, ensuring orders are prepared efficiently and delivered on time.
- Work closely with managers and kitchen staff to address dietary requirements, food allergies, and special customer requests.
- Assist with planning menus for functions and special events, while monitoring stock levels and helping with food ordering.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen to comply with health regulations.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Guide and support junior chefs and kitchen hands by demonstrating cooking techniques and providing day-to-day training.
- Regularly check food quality throughout preparation and service to ensure all dishes meet venue standards.
- Follow and enforce food safety and hygiene procedures, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
- Store, freeze, and preserve food products correctly to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning and recipe development to enhance seasonal offerings.
Service Crew
Mc Donald’s
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared food items according to company standards and customer orders.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety in food preparation and service areas.
- Monitored product quality and presentation before serving customers.
- Followed food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with workplace requirements.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and delivery during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new crew members, ensuring they were well-equipped to provide quality service.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, minimizing accidents and downtime.
Kitchen staff
Whitsunday Gold Coffee
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen areas following food safety guidelines.
- Preparing and cooking food.
- Developed effective waste management system to reduce food waste.
- Prepared and assembled food items according to menu specifications.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Cook
Cool Lala Modern Asian Cuisine
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared and cooked food items for customer orders, ensuring consistency.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, including dishwashing.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff for efficient order preparation.
- Working in a WOK section and doing float as well.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen management, Hospitality management
TAFE Whitsundays
06-2026
Senior High School and College - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo College
01-2021
Junior High School - undefined
Dasmarinas East National High School
01-2016
Skills
Intrinsically Motivated
Supervising food prep
Proper food handling
Sanitation practices
Allergen awareness
Kitchen leadership
Kitchen management
Certification
Cetificate IV in kitchen management - 3 December 2024
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Eastwoods Dining
10.2023 - Current
Service Crew
Mc Donald’s
07.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen staff
Whitsunday Gold Coffee
05.2023 - 07.2023
Cook
Cool Lala Modern Asian Cuisine
02.2023 - 06.2023
Junior High School - undefined
Dasmarinas East National High School
Senior High School and College - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Certificate IV - Kitchen management, Hospitality management
TAFE Whitsundays