Nikki Valiente
Summary
Dependable Kitchen Professional experienced in food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations. Enhanced menu development and ingredient sourcing through effective team collaboration and strong multitasking skills. Improved kitchen workflow efficiency while upholding high hygiene standards and adhering to health regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Antons’ Restaurant & Grill
Malaybalay City
08.2008 - 12.2024
- Supported chefs in food preparation and organized ingredients daily, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu planning to create appealing dishes that align with seasonal offerings.
- Supported chefs in highlighting key ingredients to enhance menu appeal.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas during peak service hours, contributing to a positive dining experience.
Education
Basic Culinary Course
Monster Kitchen Academy
08.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Central Mindanao University
Maramag, Bukidnon 06.1994 - 04.2000
Skills
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Sanitation procedures
- Hygiene standards
- Food quality standards
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Menu development
- Catering support
- Food service operations
- Inventory management
- Inventory oversight
- Ingredient sourcing
- Kitchen organization
- Prep station organization
- Waste reduction
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Workplace health and safety
- Basic recordkeeping
- Recipe following
- Basic culinary techniques
- Pantry organization
- Meal preparation support
- Food preparation
- Basic culinary techniques
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Basic Culinary Course
Monster Kitchen Academy
08.2019 - 02.2020
Kitchen Hand
Antons’ Restaurant & Grill
08.2008 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Central Mindanao University
06.1994 - 04.2000