Paolo Mendoza
Minglanilla
Summary
To obtain the position of Chef at an established restaurant, bringing my passion for cooking along with exceptional organizational skills. Aiming to become part of an esteemed team of chefs by securing the role of Chef at your restaurant, using my knowledge of nutrition and food trends.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
MCRI Global Agency
11.2022 - Current
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through precise measuring and accurate execution of recipe instructions, resulting in consistently high-quality dishes.
- Expanded culinary repertoire by learning traditional methods from experienced chefs representing diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to ensure steady supply of fresh ingredients at competitive prices without compromising quality standards.
Intern Chef
Marco Polo
- Knowledge of performing food preparation services, including chopping and marinating meats
- Proficient in operating standard kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, firers, and dishwashers
- Skilled in creating recipes by incorporating local tastes and likes, aimed at increasing customer satisfaction
- Adept at complying with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards particular to the food service industry
- Worked with a team of 5 cooks and 20 servers serving 300 patrons per day
- Cut, chopped, and marinated fruits, vegetables, and meats
- Prepared salads, soups, and sauces by following set recipes and preparation methods
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment such as counters, grills, ovens, and hot plates
- Assisted head chef with cooking activities by timing dishes and ensuring that auxiliary items such as seasoning are available
- Aesthetically placed prepared food items on plates and platters by following regulations for portion control
Data Analyst
Office Partners 360
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases
- Coordinated statistical data analysis, design and information flow
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere
Brand Ambassador
Huawei Technologies
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion
- Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experiences
- Achieved competitive brand placements at retail locations for existing and new products
- Achieved and exceeded sales goals in line with prescribed selling strategy
- Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain a clean, neat and professional store
- Communicated successes, competition trends, deals, product introductions, potential accounts, resets and demo opportunities via recaps
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about the company
- Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism
- Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and events to deliver brand awareness and implemented team test driving experiences
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice
- Learned products inside and out to give best possible demonstrations and answer consumer questions
- Analyzed consumer usage patterns to identify trends and target key demographics
- Provided customer service using extensive knowledge of Product or Service
- Collaborated with a demonstration team to engage large crowds
Service Crew
Jollibee Azienda
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Operated convection ovens and steamers to cook meats, rice and food items
- Monitored supply inventory and ordered more before running out to maintain smooth and efficient workdays
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment, increasing lifespan of tools through preventive maintenance and repairs
- Kept all prep areas clean by sweeping, mopping and washing down counters
- Assisted in the dining room by removing soiled dishes during meal service and transporting to the kitchen for washing
- Cooked, prepared and bagged food for customers
- Kept customers and crew areas organized
Education
BS MAR-E -
University of Cebu Maritime Education and Training Center
Highschool -
Talisay City National High School
09.2016
Culinary Arts -
Asian College of Technology
12.2014
Elementary -
St Paul College Foundation
03.2006
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Hard working
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Determination
- Persistence
- Quick learner
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Mise en place
- Vegetable Cutting
- Sauce making
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- High hygienic standards
- Cleanliness
References
- Mario Bonello, Executive Chef/Culinary Teacher, Asian College of Technology, 5050918
- Alfredo G. Gapo, Executive Pastry Chef/Culinary Teacher, Asian College of Technology, 5050918
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/21/94
Timeline
Commis Chef
MCRI Global Agency
11.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
Office Partners 360
08.2022 - 01.2023
Brand Ambassador
Huawei Technologies
06.2022 - 09.2022
Service Crew
Jollibee Azienda
07.2014 - 12.2014
BS MAR-E -
University of Cebu Maritime Education and Training Center
Highschool -
Talisay City National High School
Culinary Arts -
Asian College of Technology
Elementary -
St Paul College Foundation
Intern Chef
Marco Polo
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